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Definition of bioterrorist
bioterrorist
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈtɛr.ər.ɪst/
bi · o · ter · ror · ist
Plural:bioterrorists
bioterrorist Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• noun
1
A person or group that intentionally releases or disseminates biological agents, such as viruses, bacteria, or toxins, to cause illness, death, and fear for political or ideological purposes.
Example
"Intelligence officials worked closely with microbiologists to track down the suspected bioterrorist."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for bioterrorist• adjective
1
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of bioterrorism or those who perpetrate it.
Example
"Public health agencies regularly conduct simulations to prepare for potential bioterrorist threats."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bioterrorist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bioterrorist