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jihadi

jih-HAH-dee

Jihadi (noun) means a person who takes part in or supports armed jihad, especially as part of a militant movement. Example: “The news report tracked the movement of jihadi fighters across the border.”

noun
1
A person who takes part in or supports armed jihad, especially as part of a militant movement.
"The news report tracked the movement of jihadi fighters across the border."
adj
1
Relating to jihad or jihadist movements.
"Analysts studied the jihadi propaganda circulating online."

How to use jihadi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a militant fighter or ideology associated with armed jihad.

Word forms

jihadis plural, jihadeen plural

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Etymology

From "jihad" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-i," following the Arabic pattern.

Origin: Arabic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jihadi” mean?

The word “jihadi” means a person who takes part in or supports armed jihad, especially as part of a militant movement. In plain terms, describes a militant fighter or ideology associated with armed jihad.

How do you pronounce “jihadi”?

“Jihadi” is pronounced jih-HAH-dee (/d͡ʒɪˈhɑːdi/ in IPA).

How do you use “jihadi” in a sentence?

Here is “jihadi” used in a sentence: “The news report tracked the movement of jihadi fighters across the border.”

What part of speech is “jihadi”?

Depending on how it is used, “jihadi” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “jihadi” come from?

The word “jihadi” comes from Arabic. From "jihad" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-i," following the Arabic pattern.

How many meanings does “jihadi” have?

“Jihadi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who takes part in or supports armed jihad, especially as part of a militant movement.

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