Islamist
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The Palestinian Islamist movement elected a new leader, Khalil al-Hayya, in July.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
He also said the attacker "underwent Islamist radical indoctrination".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Investigators said they were probing whether Iran or an Islamist group had orchestrated the plot, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
A source familiar with the investigation told Reuters that an Iran-linked motive is considered the leading possibility, while Russian sabotage and an Islamist plot are also being examined.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 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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