der Terrorismus
Translation
terrorism
Examples
Die Regierung bekämpft den internationalen Terrorismus.
The government is fighting international terrorism.
Terrorismus ist eine globale Bedrohung.
Terrorism is a global threat.
Grammar Patterns
the fight ((against sth.)) the fight against sth. The fight against terrorism is difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Extremismus (extremism)
Etymology
From 'Terror' (terror) plus the suffix '-ismus', which corresponds to the English '-ism' and denotes a system or ideology.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'terrorism'. The '-ismus' ending is common for ideologies.