1. a person who engages in or advocates jihad, especially armed struggle against perceived enemies of Islam
Usage: often used in political and news contexts; can be descriptive or pejorative depending on context

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of jihadists or jihad
Usage: commonly used in news and policy discussions

Examples

• The government launched a campaign against jihadist recruitment.
• Jihadist groups have claimed responsibility for the attack.
• International forces worked to counter jihadist movements in the region.
• The report analyzed jihadist ideology and propaganda.
• Security agencies monitor jihadist networks online.
• Some jihadists justify violence through selective religious interpretation.