Jihadi Definition
jĭ-hädē
jihadis
noun
One engaged in jihad, especially one engaged in armed opposition to Western influence and to secular governments and institutions in Muslim countries or areas with Muslim populations when such opposition is perceived as fanatical or employing means that are immoderate or unlawful.
American Heritage
One considered to employ immoderate or unreasonable means in pursuit of an aim; a fanatic.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Jihadi
Noun
Singular:
jihadiPlural:
jihadisOrigin of Jihadi
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Arabic jihādī relating to jihad, fighting from jihād jihad jihad
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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