jihadi

4 definitions • 5 examples

in Islam, a person who is involved in a religious struggle against evil in themselves or in society:

Jihad represents a life struggle, and therefore she proudly considers herself a jihadi.

used to refer to a Muslim extremist (= one who has beliefs that most people, including most Muslims, think are unreasonable and unacceptable) who carries out or supports acts of terrorism (= violent action for political purposes) against people who they believe are a threat to their religion:

It was feared that his legacy would inspire more jihadis.

relating to the religious struggle in Islam against evil in yourself or in society:

An expert on Islamic law classified consumer boycotts as jihadi acts of the heart.

relating to Muslim extremists (= those who have beliefs that most people, including most Muslims, think are unreasonable and unacceptable) who carry out or support acts of terrorism (= violent action for political purposes) against people who they believe are a threat to their religion:

They claimed that the suspect had attended a jihadi training camp.

He was the victim of a brutal Jihadi attack.