No. 5,182 in Dutch
jihadist
A jihadist is someone who engages in or supports jihad, often referring to individuals advocating or participating in militant Islamic movements.
In a sentence
De jihadist werd gearresteerd door de politie.
The jihadist was arrested by the police.
Here, 'jihadist' is used as a noun to describe an individual involved in militant activities, often with a negative connotation in modern contexts.
In de geschiedschrijving werden sommige krijgers 'jihadisten' genoemd.
In historical accounts, some warriors were called 'jihadists.'
In this context, 'jihadist' refers to individuals engaged in what was historically perceived as holy warfare, showing a historical perspective.
Het concept van de jihadist wordt vaak verschillend geïnterpreteerd in diverse culturen.
The concept of the jihadist is often interpreted differently across various cultures.
Here, 'jihadist' is used in a somewhat abstract and academic sense to discuss varying interpretations of the term in different cultural contexts.
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