jihadi

American

[ji-hah-dee] / dʒɪˈhɑ di /

Also jehadi,

noun

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

jihadi British

/ dʒɪˈhædɪ /

noun

Islam
1. a person who takes part in a jihad
2. ( as modifier )
  
  jihadi groups

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Etymology

Origin of jihadi

From Arabic jihādi, from jihād “struggle”; see jihad

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From Slate • Nov. 25, 2025

The book notes a new “conservative political stratum” in Idlib, unmoved by Salafi and jihadi ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

As Syria faces forward, President Sharaa - a jihadi fighter turned head of state - says the missing will remain "a national priority".

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

And Alawites at times faced their own attacks and persecution as a minority, particularly by Sunni jihadi rebels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

He has been on the run from the jihadi fighters for more than a year.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

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