jihadist

[ji-hah-dist]

noun

1. a jihadi.

adjective

1. of or relating to jihad or jihadists.

   jihadist terrorism.

Other Word Forms

• jihadism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jihadist¹

First recorded in 1910–15; jihad ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

Once a radical Islamist with ties to al-Qaida and ISIS, Sharaa broke with jihadist networks in 2016.

From Slate

Their armies have faced accusations of crimes against civilians, as violence has escalated in the region against jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.

From BBC

Israel's foreign ministry said recognition of the Palestinian state was "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".

From BBC

The blockade - a potentially serious escalation of Mali's jihadist insurgency - is particularly affecting the supply of fuel, which could cripple the country.

From BBC

More than a local flare-up, the siege of Kayes is a warning sign that the jihadist insurgency in Mali has entered a new phase with the repercussions of economic sabotage reaching well beyond Mali's borders.

From BBC