Meaning & use
terrorist
A person who uses violence or the threat of violence against civilians to achieve political or ideological goals.
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The attack was carried out by a lone terrorist targeting a crowded market.
Governments around the world cooperate to track and prevent terrorist activity.
A note on using this word
A politically loaded term; who is labeled a "terrorist" versus a "freedom fighter" or "rebel" often depends on perspective.
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