terrorists
Translation
terrorists
Examples
The police arrested the terrorists.
The police arrested the terrorists.
The government is fighting against terrorists.
The government is fighting against terrorists.
Grammar Patterns
((a group of)) terrorists a group of people who use violence for political aims The government is fighting against terrorists.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extremists, militants, insurgents
Etymology
From Latin 'terror' (great fear) + the agent suffix '-ist' and plural '-s'.
Memory Tips
Think of people ('-ists') who cause 'terror' (extreme fear).