Islamist
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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He became a regular on a training circuit where speakers received lucrative contracts from international governments and law enforcement agencies to teach about the threat of militant Islamist movements.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
Violent Islamist organizations do indeed spring up from time to time.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
With growing fears that the militant Islamist insurgency that has engulfed large parts of West Africa is spreading, security has been dominating the campaign trail in Benin - a once-largely peaceful nation.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
King Charles III on Tuesday hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at Buckingham Palace as the former Islamist rebel leader made his first official visit to London and met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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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