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terrorism

/ˈtɛr.ə.ˌrɪz.əm/
ter · ror · is · m
Plural:terrorisms
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Adjective:terrorist
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1

The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political, religious, or ideological aims.

Example

"International leaders met at the summit to coordinate global strategies for preventing terrorism and strengthening border security."

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territorially
territory
terror
terrorism
terrorist
terroristic
terrorization

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French 'terrorisme' (from Latin 'terror', meaning 'great fear'), originally coined to describe the state-sponsored violence of the Reign of Terror (1793–1794) during the French Revolution.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Terrorism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terrorism
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