noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a militant fighter or ideology associated with armed jihad.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jihadis, jihadeen
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Etymology
From "jihad" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-i," following the Arabic pattern.
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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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