jihadist

noun

ji·​had·​ist ji-ˈhä-dist How to pronounce jihadist (audio)
 chiefly British  -ˈha-
: a Muslim who advocates or participates in a jihad
jihadist adjective

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Eastern Syria is where risks of ethnic tension, tribal mobilization, and jihadist resurgence converge, if talks fail. Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025 Cameroon, with its longstanding Anglophone separatist insurgency and jihadists forcing thousands to flee their homes, is particularly at risk. semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025 This violence is being carried out by Islamic jihadist groups, including Fulani militants, Boko Haram and ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), according to Open Doors and several other NGOs. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, scam compounds in Myanmar, jihadist networks in the Sahel, and Sudanese rebels have all reportedly had more or less unfettered access to Musk’s satellite network. Noah Shachtman, Wired News, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jihadist

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jihadist was in 1967

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“Jihadist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jihadist. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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