basaji

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A class of low-ranking Iranian foot soldiers.

Word forms

basaji

Etymology

From Persian بسیجی (basiji, “member of the Basij”), from بسیج (basij, “Basij, volunteer army”).

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