German word

terroristisch

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛʁoˈʁɪstɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveterrorist

Example

Der terroristische Anschlag zerstörte das Gebäude.

The terrorist attack destroyed the building.

Illustration for terroristisch (terrorist)

More examples

Die terroristische Zelle plante mehrere Anschläge.

The terrorist cell planned several attacks.

Core concept

An armed movement or violent act marked by the deliberate use of fear for political aims.

Common phrases

  • terroristische Anschläge

    terrorist attacks

  • terroristische Zelle

    terrorist cell

  • terroristisch motiviert

    terrorist-motivated

Similar words

extremistisch: Marked by extreme political or religious views.
gewalttätig: Involving or characterized by physical violence.
radikal: Aiming to transform existing systems or ideas fundamentally.
fanatisch: Driven by intense, unthinking devotion to a belief.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Handlungen, Gruppen oder Eigenschaften, die mit Terrorismus in Verbindung stehen oder diesen ausüben.

Word origin

The adjective "terroristisch" is formed from "Terrorist" with the adjective-forming suffix "-isch", while the word family ultimately traces back to Latin "terror", meaning fear.

Usage tips

  • Before a noun, "terroristisch" takes normal adjective endings, as in "terroristischer Anschlag" and "terroristische Gruppe".

Other meanings

  • terrorism-relatedadjective

Opposites

  • friedlichpeacefuladjective
  • gewaltfreinonviolentadjective

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