jihadist

noun

ji·had·ist ji-ˈhä-dist

chiefly British -ˈha-

: a Muslim who advocates or participates in a jihad

jihadist adjective

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Social networks are a vital lifeline for terrorist organisations, says Rita Katz, director of SITE Group, an independent company that monitors the way jihadists communicate. —

Chris Stokel-Walker, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2018 When a jihadist group attacks two very young shepherds, 14-year-old Ashraf is forced to take a macabre message back to his family. —

Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024 The West, with the U.S. in the lead, viewed IS as a magnet for jihadists who sought to attack its people. —

Daniel Depetris, TIME, 28 Sep. 2024 This, naturally, will enrage much of the country, particularly most members of the 9/11 families’ community who have been waiting for over 20 years for a trial and ultimate accountability for the jihadists. —

Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jihadist