jihadi

[ ji-hah-dee ]

noun

1. an Islamic fundamentalist who participates in or supports jihad, especially armed and violent confrontation.

jihadi

/ dʒɪˈhædɪ /

noun

1. Islam
   1. a person who takes part in a jihad
   2. ( as modifier )

      jihadi groups

Word History and Origins

Origin of jihadi¹

From Arabic jihādi, from jihād “struggle”; jihad

Example Sentences

Mali’s conflict erupted following a coup in 2012 that created a power vacuum, allowing jihadi groups to seize control of key northern cities.

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Officials previously denied killing civilians and said jihadi fighters often disguise themselves as soldiers.

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Washington is concerned about the spread of jihadi violence where local groups have pledged allegiance to al-Qaida and the Islamic State groups.

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The country has also had to contend with other challenges, such as jihadi attacks that have spread to coastal states in West Africa, including Ivory Coast.

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Niger is battling a worsening insurgency waged by jihadi linked groups.

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