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jihadism

British

/ dʒɪˈhædˌɪzəm /

noun

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

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jihadist

adjective

Etymology

Origin of jihadism

C21: Arabic

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Nov. 12, 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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