A political party and nationalist organization of the Armenian people, founded in the 19th century to fight for Armenian independence and rights.
From Armenian 'dashnakcʻutyun,' compound of 'dashnakc' (federation) and 'utyun' (state/organization). The name reflects the party's goal of unifying Armenian political forces for self-determination.
This word represents one of the oldest continuously operating political parties in the world—it's survived empires, genocides, and wars while maintaining its identity across multiple countries, making it a fascinating example of diaspora politics.
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