Islamist
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Since late 2025, Nigeria has been under pressure from the United States, which has accused it of not doing enough to combat the Islamist militant threat.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
His family described him as a former fighter for the militant Islamist group, but who in his older age had taken an administrative role.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The ransom deal included the release of dozens of Islamist extremists imprisoned in Mali.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Mali's separatists and Islamists groups have had an on-off relationship for years - going back to 2012 when the ethnic Tuareg separatist rebellion was hijacked by Islamist militants.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Pakistani government and military leaders are struggling to control Islamist militants, many of whom are located in the tribal areas adjacent to the border with Afghanistan.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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