terrorist
/ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/
nounadjective
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
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Noun 1 meaning
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
Adjective 1 meaning
Of or relating to terrorism.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From terror + -ist. In the historical sense, after French terroriste. First used in 1794 in the Courier and Evening Gazette.
TERRORIST at a glance
TERRORIST has 9 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (T 1 + E 1 + R 1 + R 1 + O 1 + R 1 + I 1 + S 1 + T 1) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,910 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with terrorist
All rhymesOne letter away
- TERRORISM11
- TERRORISE9
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