terrorist
/ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/
terrorist
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Definition
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
Etymology
From terror + -ist. In the historical sense, after French terroriste. First used in 1794 in the Courier and Evening Gazette.
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!"
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