Jihadist

Pronunciation: /dʒiːˈhɑːˌdɪst/

Jihadist (noun)

  1. a person who fights for their religion, often in a violent way.
  2. a person with extreme religious beliefs who supports using violence.

Examples

  • The jihadist joined the battle with great determination.
  • A jihadist often sees their struggle as a holy duty.

Common collocations: jihadist movement, jihadist cause, jihadist ideology, radical jihadist

Synonyms of Jihadist

Neutral

Antonyms of Jihadist

  • someone who opposes war or violence