suicide bomber

British

noun

Also called: homicide bomber. a terrorist who carries out a bomb attack, knowing that he or she will be killed in the explosion

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Congo's communication ministry said on Twitter a "suicide bomber" was responsible for the second blast, which detonated prematurely.

From Reuters

He said a suicide bomber had set off an explosion as dozens of new recruits lined up for military enrollment.

From New York Times

A suicide bomber has killed at least 10 people at an army training camp in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.

From BBC

A security source in Sebha said the blast was caused by a suicide bomber who detonated a car bomb.

From Reuters

Her temporary post included the names of the concert attendees who lost their lives to the suicide bomber who detonated an explosive in the lobby of the Manchester Arena.

From Fox News

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