B1nouncrimepolitics
US/ˈter.ər.ɪst/
UK/ˈter.ər.ɪst/
a person who uses violence, especially against ordinary people, to try to force a government or society to change
In context
Police arrested a suspected terrorist at the airport.
The government says it will never negotiate with terrorists.
The film follows a young agent trying to stop a terrorist.
Words that go with terrorist
adjective + noun
- suspected terroristA suspected terrorist was held for questioning.
- known terroristThe man was a known terrorist.
noun + noun
- terrorist attackThe city is still recovering from the terrorist attack.
- terrorist groupThe terrorist group claimed responsibility.
- terrorist threatSecurity has been raised because of a terrorist threat.
- terrorist cellPolice broke up a terrorist cell in the capital.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a terrorism.Correct: He is a terrorist.