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jihadist

/dʒɪˈhɑːdɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does jihadist mean?

noun

A person who engages in jihad, a Muslim who is actively involved in a struggle for the spread of Islam, often through violent means.

Example

"The government has been criticized for its handling of the jihadist threat in the region."

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