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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ji-hahd
Phonetic Transcription : dʒɪˈhɑd



Definition of jihad

Origin :
  • 1869, from Arabic, usually translated as "holy war," literally "struggle, contest, effort," from infinitive of jahada "he waged war, he applied himself to." Used in English since c.1880 for any sort of doctrinal crusade.
  • As in holy war : noun religious war
  • As in crusade : noun campaign for cause
Example sentences :
  • Jihad is incumbent on all Moslems if against infidel aggression.
  • Extract from : « Pan-Islam » by George Wyman Bury

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