Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
naxalite
Noun
/ˈnæk.sə.laɪt/
Definition
A member of a militant communist group in India that advocates for the overthrow of the government.
Examples
- The Naxalite struggle has transformed the political landscape of certain Indian states.
- Many Naxalites believe in fighting for the rights of the marginalized and underprivileged.
- The government has implemented several strategies to counter the Naxalite insurgency.
Meaning
Naxalites are associated with the Naxalite movement, which originated in the late 1960s and calls for social change through revolutionary means, often through armed struggle against the state.
Synonyms
- Revolutionary
- Insurgent
- Militant
