jihadism

jehadism

/ (dʒɪˈhædˌɪzəm) /


noun
  1. Islam an Islamic fundamentalist movement that favours the pursuit of jihads in defence of the Islamic faith

Origin of jihadism

1
C21: Arabic

Derived forms of jihadism

  • jihadist or jehadist, adjective, noun

Words Nearby jihadism

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