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    The noun 恐怖主义 (kǒngbù zhǔyì) meaning "terrorism"

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    Explanation

    恐怖主义 (kǒngbù zhǔyì) is a noun meaning "terrorism." It combines 恐怖 (terror/horror) with 主义 (ideology/-ism) to describe the use of violence for political aims. Related terms include 恐怖分子 (terrorist) and 反恐 (counter-terrorism).

    Examples

    • 各国政府正在联合打击恐怖主义。

      Gè guó zhèngfǔ zhèngzài liánhé dǎjī kǒngbù zhǔyì.

      Governments of various countries are jointly combating terrorism.

    • 恐怖主义是全世界共同面对的威胁。

      Kǒngbù zhǔyì shì quán shìjiè gòngtóng miànduì de wēixié.

      Terrorism is a threat faced by the entire world.

    • 反对一切形式的恐怖主义是国际社会的共识。

      Fǎnduì yīqiè xíngshì de kǒngbù zhǔyì shì guójì shèhuì de gòngshí.

      Opposing all forms of terrorism is the consensus of the international community.

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