terrorist

English

/ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/

noun
Definitions
  • 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 in France.

Etymology

Suffix from English terror.

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terror

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