Meaning
terrorism
- the use of violence and fear for political or ideological aims
- terrorist activity in general
In a sentence
Il documentario analizza il terrorismo nel Novecento.
The documentary analyzes terrorism in the twentieth century.
Come parlano i media del terrorismo oggi?
How do the media talk about terrorism today?
La conferenza non tratta solo il terrorismo internazionale.
The conference does not deal only with international terrorism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| terrorismo | masculine · singular |
| terrorismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Abstract noun, usually uncountable.
- Common in news and formal discussion.
- Often used with lotta al, minaccia del, atti di.