Terrorist: meaning, definitions and examples

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terrorist

 

[ หˆterษ™rษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

international conflicts

A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Synonyms

extremist, militant, radical

Examples of usage

  • Terrorists have carried out a series of attacks in the region.
  • The government declared a state of emergency in response to the terrorist threat.
Context #2 | Noun

media coverage

A person who is perceived as causing fear and panic, often through violent acts.

Synonyms

menace, provocateur, troublemaker

Examples of usage

  • The media labeled the individual as a terrorist after the attack.
  • The terrorist attack shocked the nation and dominated headlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "terrorist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terrorista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคคเค‚เค•เคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Terrorist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teroris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะพั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ terrorysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒญใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terroriste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terrorista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terรถrist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ๋Ÿฌ๋ฆฌ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑู‡ุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terorista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ terorista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๆ€–ๅˆ†ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ terorist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hryรฐjuverkamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ั€ะพั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terrorist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terrorista

Etymology

The word 'terrorist' originated in the late 18th century from the French word 'terroriste', which in turn was derived from the Latin word 'terror', meaning 'great fear'. Initially used during the French Revolution to describe those who advocated violence and intimidation to achieve political goals, the term 'terrorist' has evolved to encompass a broader range of individuals and groups engaging in similar activities.

See also: terribly, terrific, terrorism.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,895 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.