terrorist
noun
a person, usually a member of a group, who uses or advocates terrorism.
terrorists
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pluralof terrorist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Nigeria is not safe -- terrorists, kidnappers, bandits everywhere," said Becky Alegbe, a street vendor in Abuja.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Flock CEO Garrett Langley has accused some opponents of being "terrorists," stoking the fire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Under Tanzanian law, offences such as recruiting for, facilitating, harbouring or supporting terrorists or terrorist groups carry severe penalties.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The changes were designed to toughen punishments for terrorists and enhance deterrence against extremism, some officials have said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“These terrorists are the antithesis of Islam. They’re not Muslim. Violence has no place in religion, and the terrorists are responsible for their own crimes, not the religion and not us.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
