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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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Origin of jihadism

C21: Arabic

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

From BBC Nov. 11, 2025

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 Nov. 7, 2025

Later we’ll get a glimpse of a lecture titled “The future of jihadism is female.”

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 9, 2025

This is the ideological foundation of contemporary jihadism.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2025

He added, “With the recent death of Shekau, jihadism in West Africa is undergoing a transition, as groups vie for resources and recruits.”

From New York Times Oct. 15, 2021

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