Jihadist

A jihadist is someone who advocates or engages in violent actions justified by their interpretation of religiously motivated beliefs, often associated with Islam. The term "jihad" originally means "struggle" or "striving" in a spiritual sense, but some extremist groups interpret it as a call to violent struggle against those they see as enemies of their faith or ideology. These individuals or groups aim to impose their religious or political views through force, which is widely condemned by mainstream religious authorities. It's important to differentiate between peaceful religious practice and the violent actions of jihadist extremists.