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- DictionaryRaz·zi·a/ˈrazēə/
noun
- 1. a hostile raid for purposes of conquest, plunder, and capture of slaves, especially one carried out by Moors in North Africa. historical
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- Razzia (military)
Rapid incursion into enemy territory in order to attack
A razzia (from French razzia 'incursion', and from Algerian Arabic ġaziya, "algara" or 'raid') is a term used to refer to a surprise attack against an enemy settlement. Although it primarily sought to obtain booty, historically the objectives of a razzia have been diverse: the capture of slaves, ethnic or religious cleansing, expansion of territory, and intimidation of the enemy. Wikipedia
