narcoterrorism

American  

[nahr-koh-ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˌnɑr koʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /

noun

1. terrorist tactics employed by dealers in illicit drugs, as against competitors or government agents.

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narcoterrorism British  

/ ˌnɑːkəʊˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. terrorism funded by the sale of illegal drugs

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Other Word Forms

• narcoterrorist noun

Etymology

Origin of narcoterrorism

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

"This collaborative and decisive action is a strategic success for all nations in the Western Hemisphere committed to disrupting and defeating narcoterrorism."

From Barron's

Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, has said his country was beginning “a new phase against narcoterrorism and illegal mining.”

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday, the Ecuadorean leader said his government was beginning “a new phase against narcoterrorism and illegal mining.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In handcuffs, blindfolded and wearing a gray sweatsuit, he was on a U.S. warship, on his way to New York City to face narcoterrorism charges following a five-hour operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maduro himself has been indicted by the United States for narcoterrorism and other alleged crimes.

From Reuters