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ecoterrorism
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e·co·ter·ror·ism  (k-tr-rzm, k-)
n.
Terrorism or sabotage committed in the name of environmental causes.
eco·terror·ist adj. & n.
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Noun1.ecoterrorism - violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists
eco-warfare, ecological terrorism, ecological warfare
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
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