TALIBANIZE Meaning and
Definition
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Talibanize, a verb derived from the noun 'Taliban', refers to the process of adopting or imposing strict, oppressive, and fundamentalist policies and practices, often associated with the extremist Islamic group known as the Taliban. This term is predominantly used in a metaphorical sense to describe the transformation or imposition of such policies and practices on a particular system, organization, society, or region.
To 'Talibanize' involves enforcing rigid interpretations of religious doctrine, limiting personal freedoms and civil liberties, suppressing dissent and opposition, promoting gender inequality, restricting education, and employing brutal and violent means to maintain control. This term encapsulates the idea of an authoritarian and repressive regime that uses extremist ideologies to suppress individual rights and impose its version of religious and social norms.
The term can also be applied to describe a gradual ideological shift towards fundamentalist beliefs, extremist behavior, or adopting practices similar to those employed by the Taliban. It implies a transition from a more open or moderate state towards a society that closely resembles the Taliban's strict interpretation of Islam.
Given the pejorative nature of 'Talibanize', it is primarily used to criticize or warn against the adoption of oppressive and extremist policies and practices, particularly within political or religious contexts.
Etymology of TALIBANIZE
The term "Talibanize" is derived from the word "Taliban", which refers to a radical Islamist group that emerged in Afghanistan in the early 1990s. The word "Taliban" itself comes from the Pashto language, where "talib" means "student" and the plural form, "Taliban", can translate to "students" or "seekers of knowledge".
"Talibanize" is a verb created by adding the suffix "-ize" to "Taliban", thereby forming a new word that conveys the process of adopting or promoting the beliefs, practices, or ideologies associated with the Taliban group. The term "Talibanize" is often used to describe efforts to impose strict Islamic fundamentalism, suppress individual freedoms, and establish an authoritarian regime similar to that of the Taliban.
Conjugate verb Talibanize
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