terrorist organization
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A structured group that systematically employs violent, intimidating, or fear-inducing tactics, typically against civilians or non-combatants, to advance specific ideological, political, or religious objectives.
Usage
- The term is used to describe a group whose primary method of operation involves acts of terror. It is a formal and legal classification.
- Example:
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- "to be designated a terrorist organization": To be officially classified as such by a governmental or international body, which carries legal consequences.
- Once designated a terrorist organization by the UN, the group faced severe sanctions.
- "to dismantle a terrorist organization": To systematically disrupt and destroy its operational structure.
- The joint military operation aimed to dismantle the terrorist organization in the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Terrorist group (n): A more common synonym with identical meaning.
- The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Terrorist network (n): Emphasizes the interconnected, often clandestine, structure of the organization.
- Authorities uncovered a vast terrorist network spanning several countries.
Synonyms
- Terrorist group: A group that uses terror.
- Militant organization: A group engaged in aggressive, often violent, struggle (can be broader and sometimes used euphemistically).
- Extremist group: A group holding radical views and often willing to use violence.
Related Phrases
- State-sponsored terrorism: Terrorism supported by a national government.
- The report accused the country of engaging in state-sponsored terrorism.
- Counter-terrorism (n): Activities designed to prevent or combat terrorism.
- He works in counter-terrorism for the federal agency.
Related Idioms
- "To cut off the head of the snake": An idiom sometimes used in counter-terrorism contexts, meaning to neutralize the leadership of a terrorist organization.
- The strategy focused on cutting off the head of the snake by targeting the group's commanders.
Noun
- a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals