Meaning & use
Jihadists
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People who take part in or support armed struggle carried out in the name of Islamic militancy, especially by extremist groups.
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The report analyzed how jihadists recruited members online.
Security forces tracked the movement of jihadists across the border.
A note on using this word
The term is widely used in journalism and political analysis, though scholars note that "jihad" in Islamic tradition more broadly refers to spiritual or moral struggle.
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militantsextremists
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