terrorist


Definition: Meaning of, terrorist in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɛrərɪst /

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terrorist terrorists
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  1. someone who uses violence such as bombing, shooting etc to obtain political demands
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terrorist used in phrases

  • anti-terrorist (adjective)
    1. that prevents or counteracts terrorism, or reduces the threat from terrorism
  • counter-terrorist (adjective)
    1. counter-terrorist operation/team/unit etc a plan or group that tries to prevent the activities of violent political groups
  • cyber-terrorist (noun)
    1. a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal, change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism
  • foreign terrorist organisation (noun)
    1. a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals
  • foreign terrorist organization (noun)
    1. a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals
  • terrorist act (noun)
    1. or the threat of violence the calculated use of violence against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
  • terrorist attack (noun)
    1. a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims
  • terrorist cell (noun)
    1. usually 3 to 5 members a cell of terrorists
  • terrorist group (noun)
    1. a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals
  • terrorist organisation (noun)
    1. a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals
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