carlos the jackal

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Definition

Proper noun: - A notorious international terrorist: "Carlos the Jackal" is the alias of Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, a Venezuelan-born militant who gained infamy in the 1970s and 1980s for conducting high-profile terrorist attacks and operations for various left-wing and pro-Palestinian causes.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The capture of Carlos the Jackal in 1994 was a major victory for international counter-terrorism forces.
    • Many books and films have been made about the life of Carlos the Jackal.
    • The name Carlos the Jackal became synonymous with Cold War-era terrorism.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Jackal": Often used alone as a shortened reference to the individual.
    • During the 1970s, intelligence agencies across Europe were hunting the Jackal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ilich Ramírez Sánchez: The birth name and legal identity of the individual known as Carlos the Jackal.
Synonyms
  • Terrorist: A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
  • Militant: A person who is aggressively active for a political or social cause, often prepared to use violence.
Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to a single historical individual and his associated legacy. It is not a common noun and is always capitalized. The "Jackal" portion of the alias was given by the press, reportedly due to his evasion of capture.

Noun
  1. Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)