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jihadism

/ ɪˈæˌɪə /

noun

  1. Islam an Islamic fundamentalist movement that favours the pursuit of jihads in defence of the Islamic faith
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ᾱˈ󲹻徱, adjectivenoun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of jihadism1

C21: Arabic
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The new Syrian authorities have said they are determined to bring unity and stability, but many inside and outside the country still point to their roots in jihadism and remain suspicious of their agenda.

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But with his latest comments, Netanyahu has made it clear that he believes that the new authorities in Syria - with their background in jihadism - could represent a similar danger.

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“If you come here from another country and try to bring jihadism or anti-Americanism or antisemitism to our campuses, we will immediately deport you,” he said at a May event.

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The campaign has also been extended to Accra, to educate young people about the dangers of jihadism.

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His trajectory might inspire other groups to adapt, marking either a new era of localised, politically flexible "jihadism" or just a temporary divergence from the traditional path in order to make political and territorial gains.

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