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terrorism
The systematic use of violence and terror to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals, often through attacks on the civilian population.
Die Regierung hat neue Gesetze zur Bekämpfung des Terrorismus verabschiedet.
The government passed new laws to fight terrorism.
The ending '-ismus' (-ism) points to a political, social, or philosophical doctrine, movement, or ideology. Recognizing this ending helps you understand many abstract nouns.
Der Kapitalismus ist ein Wirtschaftssystem.
Capitalism is an economic system.
This word is often used in fixed combinations, such as 'der Kampf gegen den Terrorismus' (the fight against terrorism), 'Terrorismus bekämpfen' (to fight terrorism), or 'internationaler Terrorismus' (international terrorism).
Die internationale Gemeinschaft muss den Terrorismus gemeinsam bekämpfen.
The international community must fight terrorism together.
'Terrorismus' (terrorism) is used almost exclusively in the singular because it describes an overarching concept. The plural 'Terrorismen' is extremely rare and is used only in very specific academic contexts.
Terrorismus ist eine Bedrohung für die globale Sicherheit.
Terrorism is a threat to global security.
terror
Terror and Terrorismus can both refer to the systematic use of violence to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals. Terror emphasizes violence, fear, and terror, while Terrorismus describes this approach as a method or general phenomenon.
Der Terrorismus nutzt Gewalt, um politische Ziele zu erreichen.
Terrorism uses violence to achieve political goals.
Der Terror verbreitete in der Bevölkerung große Angst.
The terror spread great fear among the population.
