What does "bioterrorist" mean?

One who engages in bioterrorism; a terrorist employing biological weapons.

What is a synonym for "bioterrorist"?

Common synonyms include: bioterroristic.

How do you pronounce "bioterrorist"?

Pronounced //baɪ.əʊˈtɛ.ɹə.ɹɪst//.

Bioterrorist

//baɪ.əʊˈtɛ.ɹə.ɹɪst// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
One who engages in bioterrorism; a terrorist employing biological weapons.

Adjective

1
Of or relating to a bioterrorist or bioterrorism. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bioterroristic

Example

More examples

"Although the threat of a bioterrorist attack using Yersinia pestis, the germ that causes plague, is unlikely, there are examples throughout history of Y. pestis being used as a bioweapon."

Etymology

From bio- + terrorist.

Related phrases

biological weapon

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