jihadist vs terrorist

jihadist

adj
  • Pertaining to the Islamic fundamentalist doctrine of jihadism, which advocates armed jihad. 

noun
  • An adherent of jihadism. 

  • One who participates in a jihad, an Islamic holy war or conflict; a mujahid. 

  • One who is militant for their religion (or irreligion). 

terrorist

adj
  • Of or relating to terrorism. 

noun
  • An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France. 

  • A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals. 

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