Terrorist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terrorist is a noun meaning A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
Meaning
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
More Meanings
- (Internet slang, humorous) Deliberate misspelling of tourist.
- Of or relating to terrorism.
- (historical) An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.
Example Sentences
Hooooly shit! That is terrible, because (1), he is not a terrorist, and (2), I do hope we have a better strategy for dealing with terrorists than flagging their credit reports and denying them their dream apartments! Hey, not in America! Not in America!
Word Forms
- terrorists
Synonyms for terrorist
Depending on context, synonyms include violent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include violent, counter-terrorism, antiterrorist, counter-terrorist, militant, extremist.
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