HyperDic: haganah

English > 1 sense of the word Haganah:
NOUNgroupHaganahthe clandestine military wing of the Jewish leadership during the British rule over the mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948
English > Haganah: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe clandestine military wing of the Jewish leadership during the British rule over the mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948; became the basis for the Israeli defense force.
RegionIsrael, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion, SionJewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean
Broadermilitary unit, military force, military group, forceA unit that is part of some military service
SpanishHaganah

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