ugaidi
oo-gah-EE-dee
How to say it
Swahiliugaidioo-gah-EE-dee
Englishterrorism
Frenchterrorisme
Meaning
The use of violence and fear, such as bombings and attacks on civilians, to force a government or society to meet political or religious aims.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural; from gaidi, terrorist. Common in news: vita dhidi ya ugaidi, the war on terror, and makosa ya ugaidi, terrorism charges.
Examples
- Nchi hizo zimeungana kupambana na ugaidi.Those countries have joined forces to fight terrorism.
- Watuhumiwa watatu walishtakiwa kwa makosa ya ugaidi.Three suspects were charged with terrorism offenses.
- Ugaidi unatishia amani ya dunia.Terrorism threatens world peace.
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