Mujahidin, also spelled as mujahideen, is a term frequently used to describe militant fighters engaged in Islamic jihad or struggle. The term is commonly associated with armed resistance or rebellion against perceived foreign or non-Muslim invaders. Some common synonyms for mujahidin include Islamic fighters, holy warriors, jihadists, warriors of Allah, and mujahideen fighters. Other less common synonyms include aghast fighters, defenders of Islam, followers of the path, and soldiers of the faith. While these alternative terms may convey different connotations or associations, they are largely interchangeable with mujahidin and are often used interchangeably in media discussions or reports on Islamic militants and terrorism.