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terrorist in Malay

pengganas

/ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/

terrorist in Malay: pengganas. In English, terrorist means a person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

Malay words for terrorist

person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle
pengganas

English meaning of terrorist

  1. noun A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
  2. noun An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.
  3. adjective Of or relating to terrorism.

Full definition of terrorist

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Questions about terrorist in Malay

What is the meaning of terrorist in Malay?
Terrorist in Malay is pengganas.
Apakah maksud terrorist dalam bahasa Melayu?
Terrorist: pengganas.
What does terrorist mean in English?
Terrorist means a person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

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