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jehadi

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /dʒɪˈhɑːdi/

KK: /dʒɪˈhɑːdi/

noun
Definition

A person who engages in or supports a struggle or fight for a cause, often associated with Islamic extremism.


Example

The jehadi group claimed responsibility for the attack.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you read that article about the jehadi groups overseas?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was really eye-opening to see their impact.
Sloth A
It's crazy how much misinformation is out there about jehadi movements.
Sloth B
Absolutely, we really need to understand the context better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
militant
fighter
extremist
Antonyms
pacifist
moderate
peacemaker
Root Explanation

Jehadi originates from Arabic 'جهاد' (jihad), meaning struggle or effort. The term is often used in a religious context to refer to the struggle against sin or the effort to live a life in accordance with Islamic principles.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for struggle ('jihad') to remember that 'jehadi' refers to someone engaged in a struggle or effort, particularly in a religious sense.

Visually Confused Words
djehad
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