TERRORIST

terrorist

(noun) a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

terrorist (plural terrorists)

A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.

Hyponyms

• lone wolfer

Adjective

terrorist (not comparable)

Of or relating to terrorism.

Usage notes

The use of the label "terrorist" is often controversial or subjective, since one person's terrorist may be another's "freedom fighter", and vice versa depending on somebody's personal ideology or beliefs.

A cynical definition may be that a terrorist is someone who murders or terrorizes more of those for whom the terrorist is fighting, than their supposed enemies.

Source: Wiktionary

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Ter"ror*ist, n. Etym: [F. terroriste.]

Definition: One who governs by terrorism or intimidation; specifically, an agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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