Question

introduction: match each word or term with its correct definition.
nationalize
proxy war
mujahideen
retracted
covert
secretive, not recognized
muslim guerilla warriors
to bring an economic industry under the control of a national government
war instigated by another country that does not participate in the war
to withdraw or pull back

Explanation:

Each term is matched to its standard definition based on common academic and historical usage:

1. Nationalize refers to placing an industry under national government control.
2. Proxy war describes a war started by an outside country that does not directly participate.
3. Mujahideen is the term for Muslim guerrilla warriors, often used in historical conflict contexts.
4. Retracted means to withdraw or pull back from a position.
5. Covert describes actions that are secretive or unrecognized.

Answer:

• Nationalize → To bring an economic industry under the control of a national government
• Proxy war → War instigated by another country that does not participate in the war
• Mujahideen → Muslim guerilla warriors
• Retracted → To withdraw or pull back
• Covert → Secretive, not recognized