Category: SocietyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC

terrorisme

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English meaning: Terrorism

French Definition

(Français)

L'utilisation de la violence et de l'intimidation pour atteindre des objectifs politiques.

English Definition

The use of violence and intimidation to achieve political goals. France has been severely impacted by Islamist terrorism — Charlie Hebdo attacks (January 2015), Paris attacks (November 2015, 130 dead), Nice truck attack (2016). France's anti-terrorism legal framework (état d'urgence, deradicalization programs) and ongoing debate about security versus civil liberties are important case studies.

Example

Les attentats de Paris en novembre 2015 ont profondément marqué la société française.

In English: The Paris attacks in November 2015 deeply marked French society.

Synonyms

  • extrémisme violent
  • jihadisme

Antonyms / Opposites

  • pacifisme
  • non-violence

Literary Heritage

On ne naît pas femme, on le devient.

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

Simone de Beauvoir · Philosopher and novelist · 20th century

Le Deuxième Sexe

de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (Le Deuxième Sexe, 1949), Vol. 2, Part 4, Introduction

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