"axis of resistance" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the axis of resistance [canonical]
Etymology: Calque of Arabic محور المقاومة. First used in 2002 in Libya in response to George W. Bush's "axis of evil". Etymology templates: {{calque|en|ar|محور المقاومة}} Calque of Arabic محور المقاومة Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the axis of resistance
  1. (geopolitics) An Iranian-led, anti-American, anti-Zionist, Shiite Islamist coalition in the Middle East whose significant participants include the IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Wikipedia link: George W. Bush Categories (topical): Geopolitics Categories (place): Iran, Middle East Synonyms: Axis of Resistance
    Sense id: en-axis_of_resistance-en-name-EASvPS44 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geopolitics, government, politics

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