Definition of "al-qaida" [al-qaida]

• A terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "Oh shut up! where were your bullS#$ts when Bush and Chenney alleged that Iraq had WMD and ties to al-qaida ... hypocrites ... nancy"
• "How much blood and treasure would he spend to fight the few dozen al-qaida that remain in Afghanistan?"
• "What would people be saying if al-qaida had endorsed Obama (for whatever reason) instead?"