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Of course, the overwhelming majority of Muslims are not terrorists or sympathetic to terrorists. Equating all Muslims with terrorism is stupid and wrong. But acknowledging that there is a link between Islam and terror is appropriate and necessary.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Meaning of "terrorism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TERRORISM

terrorism  [ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERRORISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Terrorism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TERRORISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

terrorism

Terrorism

In the international community, terrorism has no legally binding, criminal law definition. Common definitions of terrorism refer only to those violent acts that are intended to create fear; are perpetrated for a religious, political, or ideological goal; and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants. Some definitions now include acts of unlawful violence and war. The use of similar tactics by criminal organizations for protection rackets or to enforce a code of silence is usually not labeled terrorism, though these same actions may be labeled terrorism when done by a politically motivated group. Usage of the term has also been criticized for its frequent undue equating with Islamism or jihadism, while ignoring non-Islamic organizations or individuals. The word "terrorism" is politically loaded and emotionally charged, and this greatly compounds the difficulty of providing a precise definition. Studies have found over 100 definitions of "terrorism". In some cases, the same group may be described as "freedom fighters" by its supporters and considered to be terrorists by its opponents.

Definition of terrorism in the English dictionary

The first definition of terrorism in the dictionary is systematic use of violence and intimidation to achieve some goal. Other definition of terrorism is the act of terrorizing. Terrorism is also the state of being terrorized.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERRORISM


adventurism
ədˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm
aneurysm
ˈænjəˌrɪzəm
aphorism
ˈæfəˌrɪzəm
asterism
ˈæstəˌrɪzəm
barbarism
ˈbɑːbəˌrɪzəm
consumerism
kənˈsjuːməˌrɪzəm
counterterrorism
ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm
esoterism
ɛˈsɒtəˌrɪzəm
futurism
ˈfjuːtʃəˌrɪzəm
historism
ˈhɪstəˌrɪzəm
hypopituitarism
ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm
isomerism
aɪˈsɒməˌrɪzəm
mannerism
ˈmænəˌrɪzəm
mesmerism
ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm
militarism
ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm
naturism
ˈneɪtʃəˌrɪzəm
plagiarism
ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm
secularism
ˈsɛkjʊləˌrɪzəm
Thatcherism
ˈθætʃəˌrɪzəm
voluntarism
ˈvɒləntəˌrɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERRORISM

territories
territory
Territory of Papua
Territory of the Afars and the Issas
terroir
terror
terror-stricken
terror-struck
terrorful
terrorisation
terrorise
terroriser
terrorist
terrorist bombing
terroristic
terrorization
terrorize
terrorizer
terrorless
terry

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERRORISM

adiaphorism
algorism
anachorism
antiterrorism
apriorism
bio-terrorism
chorism
colorism
cyberterrorism
deteriorism
diorism
ecoterrorism
hectorism
meliorism
meteorism
pelorism
phosphorism
probabiliorism
rigorism
tourism
tutorism

Synonyms and antonyms of terrorism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «terrorism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERRORISM

Find out the translation of terrorism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of terrorism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «terrorism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

恐怖主义
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terrorismo
570 millions of speakers

English

terrorism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आतंकवाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِرْهَاب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

терроризм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

terrorismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সন্ত্রাসবাদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

terrorisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keganasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Terrorismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

テロリズム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

테러 행위
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terorisme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chủ nghĩa khủng bố
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பயங்கரவாதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दहशतवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

terörizm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terrorismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

terroryzm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тероризм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terorism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρομοκρατία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terrorisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

terrorism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

terrorisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of terrorism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERRORISM»

The term «terrorism» is very widely used and occupies the 11.914 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERRORISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «terrorism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «terrorism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about terrorism

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10 QUOTES WITH «TERRORISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word terrorism.
1
Elliott Abrams
Al Qaeda's message that violence, terrorism and extremism are the only answer for Arabs seeking dignity and hope is being rejected each day in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain and throughout the Arab lands.
2
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Of course, the overwhelming majority of Muslims are not terrorists or sympathetic to terrorists. Equating all Muslims with terrorism is stupid and wrong. But acknowledging that there is a link between Islam and terror is appropriate and necessary.
3
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
I believe that the war against terrorism and the war against poverty in these times of turmoil go together. So you - when you fight one, you have to fight the other.
4
Shaukat Aziz
Terrorism is a big danger to Pakistan's independence. We will fight this danger for the sake of independence of Pakistan and will defeat it at all levels.
5
Jose Maria Aznar
The alliance should agree... to an effective NATO role against the new threats presented by international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
6
Thomas P.M. Barnett
Transnational terrorism, in the form of the Salafi Jihadist movement, is fundamentally a function of globalization.
7
Greg Bear
For years, even before 9/11, I've been trying to warn that the threat from amateur biolabs will ultimately turn out to be far more troublesome than leakage from military labs - perhaps even more costly and deadly than nuclear terrorism.
8
Lowell Bergman
Terrorism gets people's attention.
9
Cofer Black
The only way to address terrorism is to deal with the issues that create terrorism, to resolve them where possible, and where that's not possible to ensure that there is an alternative to violence.
10
Cofer Black
As long as there are people who are not happy with their lot in life, as long as the United States is perceived to somehow be the cause of this unhappiness, there will be terrorism.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERRORISM»

Discover the use of terrorism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to terrorism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Terrorism
Discusses the different types of terrorism, the goals of inciting terror, and the future of counterterrorism projects, using historical events as case studies.
Ben Malisow, John L. French, 2008
2
Inside Terrorism
Hoffman describes the changing face of terrorism, probing new adversaries, new motivations and new methods that recently surfaced with an in-depth look "Inside Terrorism" of today.
Bruce Hoffman, 2013
3
Terrorism: A History
The book leads the reader through the shifting understandings and definitions of terrorism through the ages, providing an understanding of the uses of and responses to terrorism.
Randall Law, 2009
4
Terrorism
Written in an engaging and student-friendly style, ... this will be a core text book for students in the areas of terrorism studies and conflict ... this book is a concise, authoritative and invaluable introduction and guide.
Rosemary H. T. O'Kane, 2007
5
Terrorism: A Philosophical Analysis
This book is the culmination of over 15 years of research on terrorism, secession, and related concepts such as the obligation to obey the law, pacifism, civil disobedience, non-violent direct action, political violence, revolution, and ...
J. Angelo Corlett, 2003
6
Terrorism: A Critical Introduction
This innovative text provides a much-needed critical introduction to terrorism.
Professor Richard Jackson, Professor Marie Breen Smyth, Dr Jeroen Gunning, 2011
7
Terrorism and Homeland Security
In the Eighth Edition, White continues to provide a theoretical and conceptual framework that enables readers to understand how terrorism arises and how it functions.
Jonathan White, 2013
8
Terrorism: An Investigator's Handbook
This handbook introduces the reader to the field of terrorism investigation. Describing how terrorists operate and how they differ from other criminals, it provides an outline of how terrorism investigations should be conducted.
William E. Dyson, 2011
9
Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction
In this fully updated edition, Charles Townshend unravels the questions at the heart of the problem of terrorism - its causes, methods, effects and limitations - suggesting that it must be understood as a political strategy whose threat can ...
Charles Townshend, 2011
10
The History of Terrorism: From Antiquity to Al Qaeda
Presents a history and analysis of terrorism from anicent times to the present day.
Gérard Chaliand, Arnaud Blin, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERRORISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term terrorism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ted Cruz stands by calling President Obama a sponsor of terrorism
According to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran is essentially financing terrorism. And he's not backing down after the ... «Politico, Jul 15»
2
The golden age of terrorism
Pop culture and politics collided on December 21, 1970, when the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, visited President Richard Nixon in the White House Oval ... «CNN, Jul 15»
3
Georgia claims that publishing its state laws for free online is 'terrorism'
The state's lawsuit, filed last week in Atlanta federal court, accuses Malamud of piracy -- and worse, of "a form of 'terrorism.'" His offense: Through his website, ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
4
A Terrorism Case in Britain Ends in Acquittal, but No One Can Say …
The case is among the latest to highlight the growing debate about the proper balance between civil liberties and national security in the age of terrorism. «New York Times, Jul 15»
5
When Is An Act Of Violence An Act Of Terrorism?
Just hours after 24-year-old Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez opened fire on two military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn., and killed four Marines, U.S. Attorney ... «NPR, Jul 15»
6
Son of Boston Police Captain Arrested as Possible Terrorist
The estranged son of a respected Boston police captain was arrested July 4 by FBI agents as part of a counter-terrorism operation against alleged ISIS-inspired ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
7
Greece debt: Varoufakis accuses creditors of 'terrorism'
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has accused Athens' creditors of "terrorism", the day before a referendum on an international bailout. Speaking to ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
8
Man Accused in Killing Is Indicted on Terrorism Charges, a First for …
A Seattle man accused of killing a New Jersey man as an act of “revenge” for United States military action overseas was indicted on terrorism charges on ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
9
How Republicans Fight Terrorism, Unless It's Committed by Racists
The Republican Party has a clear philosophy on fighting terrorism. First, we must prioritize the fight. Second, we must challenge the teachings that motivate terror ... «Slate Magazine, Jun 15»
10
Terrorism in Charleston
In the ensuing partisan scrum, conservatives and liberals debated the nuances between an “act of terror” and “terrorism,” proper. Beneath this philological fracas ... «The New Yorker, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Terrorism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/terrorism>. Apr 2024 ».
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