Ecoterrorism

Origin

- + terrorism

Full definition of ecoterrorism

Noun

1. Terrorism with an ecological motive, such as attacks against corporations perceived to be harming the natural environment.
• 1998, Albert Weale, Michael Nentwich, Political Theory and the European UnionOn either view and at least in principle, ecoterrorism will be the worst possible policy...
• 2003, Jacqueline Vaughn Switzer, Environmental Activism: A Reference HandbookHe said that ecoterrorism by radical and violent groups only encourages fear...

Related terms

• ecoterrorist