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terrorist
Relating to terrorism or using the methods of terrorism. Describes actions that pursue political goals through systematic violence and intimidation.
Die Regierung verurteilte den terroristischen Anschlag aufs Schärfste.
The government condemned the terrorist attack in the strongest possible terms.
The adjective 'terroristisch' (terrorist) is derived directly from the noun 'der Terrorismus' (terrorism). The ending '-istisch' is often used to form adjectives that relate to an ideology or movement.
Die Organisation wurde als terroristische Vereinigung eingestuft.
The organization was classified as a terrorist group.
This word is used almost exclusively in serious and specific contexts. The most common combinations are 'terroristischer Anschlag' (terrorist attack), 'terroristischer Akt' (terrorist act), and 'terroristische Vereinigung' (terrorist organization).
Die Polizei untersucht, ob die Tat einen terroristischen Hintergrund hat.
The police are investigating whether the act has a terrorist background.
'Terroristisch' (terrorist) is a very formal word that appears mainly in the news, in politics, and in legal contexts. It is not a word for everyday conversations.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die Abwehr einer terroristischen Gefahr berichtet.
The news reported on the prevention of a terrorist threat.
peaceful
'friedlich' and 'terroristisch' are strong opposites when it comes to violence and political goals. 'friedlich' describes actions, groups, or situations without violence and without fighting. 'terroristisch' describes actions that aim to achieve political goals through violence and intimidation. So 'friedlich' fits protests, coexistence, or solutions without violence. 'terroristisch' is used only for very serious violent acts or groups that use terror.
Die Polizei prüft, ob der Anschlag einen terroristischen Hintergrund hatte.
The police are investigating whether the attack had a terrorist background.
Die Demonstration blieb den ganzen Nachmittag friedlich.
The demonstration remained peaceful throughout the afternoon.