Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jihadi

noun

/dʒɪˈhɑː.di/

Definition

A person who engages in jihad, which can refer to a personal or community struggle for a religious cause, often associated with Islamic extremism.

Examples

He was labeled a jihadi after joining the militant group.
The jihadi movement has complex roots in political and religious contexts.
Many people misunderstand what it means to be a jihadi, often conflating it with terrorism.

Meaning

The term jihadi is commonly used to describe individuals who are involved in militant activities that are framed as a form of religious struggle in the name of Islam.