A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals; frequently in an attempt to coerce either a more powerful opponent, (such as a citizen or group targeting a government), or conversely, a weaker opponent, (such as a government, or even an internal citizen or group, being targeted by a larger government)
An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France
a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities
One who utilizes the systematic use of violence and intimidation to achieve political objectives, while disguised as a civilian non-combatant The use of a civilian disguise while on operations exempts the perpetrator from protection under the Geneva Conventions, and consequently if captured they are liable for prosecution as common criminals
a terrorist is a person who uses violence, especially murder and bombing, in order to achieve political aims. someone who uses violence such as bombing, shooting etc to obtain political demands
characteristic of someone who employs terrorism (especially as a political weapon); "terrorist activity"; "terrorist state"