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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTerrorismus
Pronunciation / Transliteration: terorɪsmʊs
"Der Terrorismus ist eine globale Bedrohung."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
"Governments around the world are cooperating to combat international terrorism." - 2
The use of violent acts to create fear in the population, typically for political or religious purposes.
"The city was gripped by fear as the campaign of terrorism escalated."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French 'terrorisme', which originated during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution (1793–1794). It ultimately traces back to the Latin verb 'terrere', meaning 'to frighten' or 'to fill with fear', evolving through the Late Latin 'terror'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Terrorism" is said worldwide
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terrorisme
Transliteration: terorizm
"Le terrorisme menace la paix mondiale."
Terrorismus
Transliteration: terorɪsmʊs
"Der Terrorismus ist eine globale Bedrohung."
terrorismo
Transliteration: terrorismo
"Il terrorismo deve essere condannato da tutti."
terrorismo
Transliteration: teɾoˈɾismo
"El terrorismo atenta contra los derechos humanos."
terrorismo
Transliteration: tehoˈɾizmu
"O combate ao terrorismo exige cooperação internacional."
आतंकवाद
Transliteration: atankwad
"आतंकवाद मानवता के लिए एक बड़ा खतरा है।"
恐怖主义
Transliteration: kǒngbù zhǔyì
"国际社会必须联合打击恐怖主义。"
테러리즘
Transliteration: terorijeum
"모든 형태의 테러리즘에 반대해야 한다."
テロリズム
Transliteration: terorizumu
"テロリズムは世界的な平和に対する脅威である。"
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