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Definition
Taliban, the Islamic fundamentalist group; or figuratively, an extremist who forces their beliefs on others.
- Taliban, the Sunni Islamic fundamentalist militant group mainly active in Afghanistan
- figurativean extremist or moral crusader who forces their beliefs on everyone and attacks dissenters
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How it's used
Beyond the specific political group, this term is frequently used as a label for individuals or groups who exhibit extreme, intolerant, or dogmatic behavior in social or moral debates. It functions as a pejorative to mock those who aggressively impose their personal values on others. The usage mirrors the English tendency to use the name of a radical group as a metaphor for rigid, uncompromising fanaticism.
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He is always controlling others, he is practically a moral Taliban.
Do you know what the Taliban did in Afghanistan?
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Common phrases
moral Taliban (someone who is overly judgmental)
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