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terrorist

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

A terrorist is a person who uses violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, to achieve political or ideological goals.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "terrorist" with "freedom fighter," as the latter can have a more positive connotation depending on perspective.

Example Sentences

Is the police searching for the terrorist in the city ?
The government arrested a terrorist planning an attack on the city .
The police arrested a terrorist planning an attack in the city .
The police caught the terrorist before he could cause harm .

Common Phrases

political terrorist terrorist attack state-sponsored terrorism

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