Freedom fighter

The Afghan mujahideen, who were considered to be freedom fighters by several Western governments (1985)

"Freedom fighter" is a term for those engaged in a struggle, the main cause of which is to achieve political freedom for themselves or obtain freedom for others.[1] Though the literal meaning of the words could include anyone who fights for the cause of freedom, in common use it may be restricted to those who are actively involved in an armed rebellion, rather than those who campaign for freedom by peaceful means (though they may use the title in its literal sense).