/ Dictionary / Index J jihad: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ji•had Pronunciation: ( ji-häd'), [key] — n. a holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims. any vigorous, emotional crusade for an idea or principle. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: jihad (Thesaurus) jigsaw puzzle Jihlava Related Content Daily Word Quiz: augur Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language