Definition

Noun: 1. The use of drug trafficking profits to fund and support terrorist organizations and activities: This term specifically refers to the symbiotic relationship between criminal drug cartels and terrorist groups, where the illegal drug trade provides a major source of financing for terrorism.

Usage

The word "narcoterrorism" is used to describe a specific, high-stakes intersection of organized crime and political violence. It is typically employed in formal or academic contexts such as political analysis, international relations, law enforcement reports, and discussions on counter-terrorism and drug policy.

Examples

• The government's new strategy aims to dismantle the financial networks of narcoterrorism.
• Experts testified before the committee about the growing threat of narcoterrorism in the region.
• The report detailed the narcoterrorism alliance between the cartel and the insurgent group.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used adjectivally to describe related concepts.
  • The agency focuses on disrupting narcoterrorism financing.
  • They were convicted on narcoterrorism charges.

Variants and Related Words

• Narcoterrorist (noun): An individual or group engaged in narcoterrorism.
  • The leader was designated as a narcoterrorist by the UN.

Synonyms

• Drug-financed terrorism
• Narco-terrorism (alternative spelling)

Different Meanings

The term "narcoterrorism" has one primary, specific meaning as defined above. It does not refer to: * Terrorism conducted under the influence of narcotics. * The use of narcotics as a weapon (e.g., chemical weapons). * General drug-related violence, which is often termed "narco-violence."

Noun

1. the financing of terrorist activities by participation in the drug trade