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resistance fighter
A person who actively fights against an occupying power or an oppressive regime, often secretly or as part of an organized movement.
Viele Widerstandskämpfer riskierten im Zweiten Weltkrieg ihr Leben für die Freiheit.
Many resistance fighters risked their lives for freedom during the Second World War.
This word is made up of 'Widerstand' (resistance), the linking -s, and 'Kämpfer' (fighter). So it literally means a person who carries out a fight of resistance.
Die Geschichte der Widerstandskämpfer wurde in einem neuen Buch dokumentiert.
The history of the resistance fighters was documented in a new book.
The word is often connected with verbs such as 'Widerstand leisten' (to resist / to offer resistance) or 'gegen ein Regime kämpfen' (to fight against a regime). A common adjective in this context is 'mutig' (brave).
Die mutigen Widerstandskämpfer leisteten bis zum Schluss Widerstand.
The brave resistance fighters resisted until the very end.
The term 'Widerstandskämpfer' (resistance fighter) has a strong historical and political meaning. It is often used in the context of wars, occupations, or dictatorships to describe people who fight for freedom.
Ein Denkmal ehrt die Widerstandskämpfer, die gegen die Diktatur gekämpft haben.
A memorial honors the resistance fighters who fought against the dictatorship.
terrorist
'der Terrorist' and 'der Widerstandskämpfer' can both refer to people who fight against a political power. The difference is important. A terrorist uses violence and attacks to spread fear and achieve goals. A resistance fighter fights against an occupying power or an oppressive regime, often secretly and in an organized group. The words can be confused because both occur in political conflicts. 'Terrorist' emphasizes the method of terror; 'Widerstandskämpfer' emphasizes the fight against oppression or occupation.
Im Museum wird die Geschichte eines Widerstandskämpfers gegen das Regime erzählt.
The museum tells the story of a resistance fighter against the regime.
Die Ermittler fanden Hinweise darauf, dass der Terrorist zu einer größeren Gruppe gehörte.
The investigators found evidence that the terrorist belonged to a larger group.