Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

polisario

Noun
poh-lis-ah-ree-oh
Definition
A political movement that seeks independence for the Western Sahara territory from Moroccan control.
Examples
  • The Polisario Front has been advocating for Sahrawi independence since the mid-20th century.
  • In recent years, the conflict involving the Polisario has attracted international attention.
Meaning
Polisario Front is a nationalist movement representing the Sahrawi people in their struggle for self-determination and independence from Morocco.
Synonyms
  • Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
  • Western Sahara Liberation Movement