What is another word for Tamil Tigers?
Pronunciation: [tˈamɪl tˈa͡ɪɡəz] (IPA) 
The Tamil Tigers were a militant organisation that operated in Sri Lanka during the 1980s and 1990s. The group, officially known as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), was predominantly made up of ethnic Tamils who were fighting for an independent state for their people in the north and east of the country. Synonyms for the term Tamil Tigers include the LTTE, Tamil Eelam, and the Tamil separatist movement. The group was designated a terrorist organisation by many countries, including India, the United States, and the United Kingdom, following a number of high-profile attacks and assassinations. The LTTE was eventually defeated by Sri Lankan government forces in 2009 after a nearly 30-year-long conflict.
