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ecoterrorism

noun eco·ter·ror·ism \ ˌē-kō-ˈter-ər-i-zəm , ˌe-kō- \

Updated on: 4 May 2018

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

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ecoterrorist

play \ˌē-kō-ˈter-ər-ist, ˌe-kō-\ noun or adjective

Recent Examples of ecoterrorism from the Web

His plan is one of ecoterrorism with a side order of the Rapture: Kill off 50 percent of the intergalactic population and enjoy an early retirement.

— michael phillips, chicagotribune.com, "'Avengers: Infinity War' review: Marvel's semi-infinite jest, capped by a sucker punch," 24 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of ecoterrorism

1980

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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