terrorist  /ˈtɛ rə rɪst/ ? Meaning of "terrorist"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) 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

Usage(s):

  1. But Brixton may not have been a willing terrorist haven after all.
  2. March 2002, the terrorist called Abu Zubaydah was one of the most wanted men on earth.
  3. But thanks to a terrorist's mistake and a rescue worker's accidental discovery, the final bomb survived.

Quotes

  1. "The single biggest threat to US security, both short-term, medium-term and long-term, would be the possibility of a terrorist organization obtaining a nuclear weapon," Obama said on Sunday.
    on Apr 11, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: AFP

  2. "There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions," Mr. Bush said. "But there can be little debate about the results. America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil."
    on Jan 15, 2009 By: President Bush Source: New York Times

  3. "These charges underscore the global nature of the terrorist threat we face," David Kris, assistant attorney general for national security, said in a release.
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: David S. Kris Source: istockAnalyst.com (press release)

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