jihad

noun
UK: /dʒɪˈhɑːd/
US: /dʒɪˈhɑːd/

  1. A holy war or struggle against unbelievers.

    1. He joined the jihad against the invaders to protect his land.
    2. Some see the political movement as a jihad against Western influence in the region.

  2. A personal struggle for self-improvement against one's own base desires or evil inclinations.

    1. For him, every day was a jihad to become a better person.
    2. She viewed her efforts to overcome her addiction as a personal jihad.

  3. A struggle or fight for a particular cause or principle.

    1. They started a media jihad to raise awareness about the issue.
    2. The environmental group launched a jihad against the harmful factory emissions.

Synonyms

crusade holy war struggle campaign exertion effort

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jihad" in English means: A holy war or struggle against unbelievers., A personal struggle for self-improvement against one's own base desires or evil inclinations., A struggle or fight for a particular cause or principle..

The phonetic transcription of "jihad" is /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ in British English and /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jihad": crusade, holy war, struggle, campaign, exertion, effort.

Example usage of "jihad": "He joined the jihad against the invaders to protect his land.". More examples on the page.