jihadization

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noun

The movement towards Islamic holy war.

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Meanings

nounjihadization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe movement towards Islamic holy war.

    The report identified four steps in the process of radicalization: pre-radicalization, self-identification, indoctrination and jihadization.

    2007 August 16, Al Baker, “New York City Police Report Explores Homegrown Terrorism”, in New York Times

Origin

From jihad + -ization.

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APA

jihadization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jihadization

MLA

“jihadization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jihadization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jihadization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jihadization.

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