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talebano

/ta.leˈba.no/adjective / noun · masculineC2 / C1
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Meaning · adjective

Taliban, hardline

  • relating to the Taliban movement in Afghanistan
  • uncompromising, fanatical, or ultra-intransigent (figurative)

In a sentence

Le autorità talebane hanno imposto nuove restrizioni.

The Taliban authorities imposed new restrictions.

Sull'alimentazione ha posizioni talebane che non ammettono eccezioni.

On diet, he holds hardline views that allow no exceptions.

Non essere così talebano: accetta anche il punto di vista altrui.

Don't be so intransigent: accept other people's point of view too.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
talebanomasculine · singular
talebanafeminine · singular
talebanimasculine · plural
talebanefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used figuratively in journalism or debate to describe any dogmatic, inflexible stance.

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Meaning · noun

Taliban member, fanatic

  • a member of the Taliban fundamentalist movement
  • figuratively, an uncompromising fanatic or extremist on any topic

In a sentence

L'inviato ha intervistato un talebano alle porte della città.

The reporter interviewed a Taliban fighter at the city gates.

Sul tema della grammatica si comporta come un vero talebano.

On the topic of grammar, he acts like a real fundamentalist.

Non fare il talebano: accetta anche le opinioni altrui.

Don't be such a zealot: accept other people's opinions too.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
talebanomasculine · singular
talebanimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Can also function as an adjective meaning 'Taliban' or 'intransigent'.
  • Figuratively used in debates for someone rigidly doctrinaire.

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