narcoterrorism

[ nahr-koh-ter-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. terrorist tactics employed by dealers in illicit drugs, as against competitors or government agents.

narcoterrorism

/ ˌnɑːkəʊˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. terrorism funded by the sale of illegal drugs

Derived Forms

• ˌnarcoˈterrorist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• narco·terror·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of narcoterrorism¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of narcoterrorism¹

C20: from narco- + terrorism

Example Sentences

Since then, U.S. prosecutors have indicted Maduro and several members of his inner circle on charges of narcoterrorism.

From Washington Post

Maduro himself has been indicted by the United States for narcoterrorism and other alleged crimes.

From Reuters

Justice Department has indicted Maduro and his inner circle on charges of narcoterrorism.

From Washington Post

Maduro himself has been indicted in the United States for charges that include narcoterrorism.

From Reuters

The eight charges against Melgar Diaz are all of conspiring to commit crimes, including narcoterrorism and terrorism financing.

From Washington Post