jihadi

Also je·hadi,

[ji-hah-dee]

noun

1. an Islamic fundamentalist who participates in or supports jihad, especially armed and violent confrontation.

jihadi

/ dʒɪˈhædɪ /

noun

1. Islam

   1. a person who takes part in a jihad

   2. ( as modifier )

      jihadi groups

Word History and Origins

Origin of jihadi¹

From Arabic jihādi, from jihād “struggle”; jihad

Example Sentences

It also lends legitimacy to a leader whose past as an Al Qaeda-affiliated jihadi leader — Al-Sharaa severed ties with the group in 2016 — had made Western nations keep him at arm’s length.

From Los Angeles Times

Tehran's main justification for its military involvement in Syria was "to fight against jihadi groups" and to protect "Shia holy shrines" against radical Sunni militants.

From BBC

Still, critics say there’s little accountability, with victims left in limbo between the kaleidoscope of jihadi groups working with the new government and Hayat Tahrir al Sham’s inability to police everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times

Mali’s conflict erupted following a coup in 2012 that created a power vacuum, allowing jihadi groups to seize control of key northern cities.

From Seattle Times

Officials previously denied killing civilians and said jihadi fighters often disguise themselves as soldiers.

From Seattle Times