"Basij" meaning in All languages combined

See Basij on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Transliteration of Persian بسیج (basij). Etymology templates: {{der|en|fa|بسیج|tr=basij}} Persian بسیج (basij) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Basij pl (plural only)
  1. A volunteer paramilitary group in Iran. Wikipedia link: Basij Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Military units Categories (place): Iran Synonyms: Baseej
    Sense id: en-Basij-en-noun-sy45AOef Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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