jihadism

British  

/ dʒɪˈhædˌɪzəm /

noun

1. Islam an Islamic fundamentalist movement that favours the pursuit of jihads in defence of the Islamic faith

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Other Word Forms

• jihadist adjective

Etymology

Origin of jihadism

C21: Arabic

Example Sentences

But according to Mr Kepel, the danger now comes from what he calls "ambient jihadism".

From BBC

On one hand, his regime can portray itself as a victim of jihadism, rallying nationalistic support and justifying tighter security measures.

From BBC

On the other, the blockade has exposed the government's weakening reach beyond Bamako and undermined public confidence in a regime that came to power promising to tackle jihadism.

From BBC

However Baba Adou, a researcher at the University of Florida, warned that by talking with JNIM, the military would undermine its entire narrative in the fight against jihadism.

From Barron's

"It should now be clear to everyone throughout the region that decades of fomenting terrorism and extremism, jihadism and antisemitism have not worked. They haven't worked. They've been a disaster."

From Barron's