ecoterrorism

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

Definition of ECOTERRORISM

: sabotage intended to hinder activities that are considered damaging to the environment

: political terrorism intended to damage an enemy's natural environment

— eco·ter·ror·ist \-ər-ist\ noun or adjective

1987

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