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theoterrorism
(the·o·ter·ror·ism)
Entry from US Dictionary
Pronunciation:
/ˌTHēōˈterəˌrizəm/
noun
terrorism that has a religious motive or purpose:
realistic worry about theoterrorism has caused a decline in tourism
Origin:
from
theo-
'relating to God' +
terrorism
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