Terroristischer

Terroristischer is a German adjective derived from terroristisch, meaning related to or characteristic of terrorism. It is used to describe acts, organizations, rhetoric, or policies associated with terrorism. The form is inflected to match gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies (for example: ein terroristischer Anschlag, der terroristische Staat, eine terroristische Organisation; die terroristischen Anschläge, die terroristischen Organisationen).

Common collocations include terroristischer Anschlag (terrorist attack), terroristische Organisation (terrorist organization), terroristische Finanzierung (terrorist financing), and terroristische Bedrohung (terrorist threat). In everyday and media language, terroristischer appears in both descriptive and evaluative contexts; the term can carry a negative, value-laden connotation even when used descriptively.

Etymologically, the word combines the noun Terror with the suffix -isch to form a standard German adjective, then is inflected as terroristischer in the masculine singular nominative form with an indefinite article. It is typically used with nouns such as Angriff, Organisation, Staat, or Aktivist, among others.

Legal and policy contexts frequently employ forms of the term in official terminology, for example in references to "terroristische Vereinigung" (terrorist organization) in criminal law and security discourse. The label can be contested in political and legal debates, as the designation of a group or activity as terrorist may involve interpretation of evidence, intent, and applicable statutes.

See also: Terrorismus, Terrorismusbekämpfung, Terrorismusfinanzierung, Extremismus.