jihadist

[ ji-hah-dist ]

/ dʒɪˈhɑ dɪst /

noun

adjective

of or relating to jihad or jihadists: jihadist terrorism.

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weal

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a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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OTHER WORDS FROM jihadist

ji·had·ism, noun

Words nearby jihadist

jigsaw, jigsaw puzzle, jihad, jihadi, jihadism, jihadist, jihlava, jilbab, jilin, jill, jillaroo

Example sentences from the Web for jihadist

“This could be false information from these Jihadist web forums,” a senior U.S. defense official said.
Exclusive: U.S. Special Ops Readied Syria Attack in June|Eli Lake|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jihadist web forums reported that Fadhli was killed Tuesday by U.S. airstrikes.
Will Iran Sell Out Al Qaeda for Nukes?|Josh Rogin, Eli Lake|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Khorasan in Jihadist literature refers to the region that includes Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran.
Al Qaeda Plotters in Syria ‘Went Dark,’ U.S. Spies Say|Eli Lake|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since the beginning of 2014, Jihadist groups have made significant gains in Libya, Syria, and Iraq.
Obama’s Top Terror-Hunter Is Out, Just as the Jihadists Are Peaking|Eli Lake|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This includes the ongoing and intensifying insurgency by "Jihadist" militants in Sinai, which continues to deteriorate.
Hamas in the Crosshairs|Hussein Ibish|July 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST

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