terrorist
Translation
terrorist
Examples
The police captured the suspected terrorist.
The police captured the suspected terrorist.
A terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
A terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
Grammar Patterns
((terrorist)) a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. The police captured the suspected terrorist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extremist, militant, bomber
Etymology
From 'terror' + '-ist' (a person who does a particular action).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ist' refers to a person. A 'terrorist' is a person who uses 'terror'.