terrorist group
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terrorist group
An organized group that systematically uses violence, attacks, and intimidation (terrorism) to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.
Die Regierung hat die Organisation offiziell als Terrorgruppe eingestuft.
The government has officially classified the organization as a terrorist group.
This word is a clear compound of 'der Terror' (terror) and 'die Gruppe' (group). It refers to a group that uses terror as a means of enforcing its goals.
Die Nachrichten berichteten über eine neu aufgetauchte Terrorgruppe.
The news reported on a newly emerged terrorist group.
The word component 'Terror-' forms many other terms in the area of politics and security. These include, for example, 'der Terroranschlag' (terrorist attack), 'der Terrorakt' (act of terrorism), or 'die Terrorwarnung' (terror warning).
Nach dem Terroranschlag wurde die Sicherheitsstufe erhöht.
After the terrorist attack, the security level was raised.
In political and media language, a 'Terrorgruppe' (terrorist group) is often fought, broken up, or officially classified as such by states.
Mehrere Länder arbeiten zusammen, um diese Terrorgruppe zu bekämpfen.
Several countries are working together to fight this terrorist group.
militia
'Miliz' and 'Terrorgruppe' can both refer to armed groups outside the official armed forces, so they can be confused. The important difference lies in the type of violence. A 'Miliz' is an armed group that does not have to be state-run and may pursue its own goals. But it is not automatically a terrorist group. A 'Terrorgruppe' deliberately uses terror, meaning attacks, violence, and intimidation, to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals. You should only use 'Terrorgruppe' when this terrorist character is meant.
Die Zeitung berichtet über eine Terrorgruppe, die mehrere Anschläge geplant haben soll.
The newspaper reports on a terrorist group that is said to have planned several attacks.
Die Miliz bewachte die Straße und ließ nur wenige Fahrzeuge durch.
The militia guarded the road and let only a few vehicles through.