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ecoterrorism


eco·ter·ror·ism

noun \ˌē-kō-ˈter-ər-i-zəm, ˌe-kō-\

Definition of ECOTERRORISM

1
: sabotage intended to hinder activities that are considered damaging to the environment
2
: political terrorism intended to damage an enemy's natural environment
eco·ter·ror·ist \-ər-ist\ noun or adjective

First Known Use of ECOTERRORISM

1987

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