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Alternative forms

• eco-terrorism

Noun

ecoterrorism ‎(uncountable)

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 Union

     On either view and at least in principle, ecoterrorism will be the worst possible policy...

   • 2003, Jacqueline Vaughn Switzer, Environmental Activism: A Reference Handbook

     He said that ecoterrorism by radical and violent groups only encourages fear...

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• ecoterrorist

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