1. a person who engages in jihad, especially one who participates in armed conflict motivated by Islamic ideology
Usage: often used in news and political contexts; can carry negative connotations depending on context

1. relating to or characteristic of jihadi fighters or jihadi movements
Usage: commonly used in descriptive contexts

Examples

• The report documented the activities of jihadi groups in the region.
• Security forces arrested several suspected jihadi operatives.
• Jihadi ideology has spread through online recruitment networks.
• The government launched a campaign against jihadi extremism.
• International coalitions have worked to counter jihadi organizations.
• Analysts study jihadi propaganda and messaging strategies.