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I can't just define terrorism, but I know it when I see it.
The best I can come up with is that a terrorist is a militant who attempts to coerce a population into compliance with his beliefs by attacking without warning, and without considering the difference between civilian and military targets. Strikes are usually calculated to cause maximum fear, disruption, or symbolic significance (visible, political leaders, making a big mess, etc) rather than to strategic significance (military, infrastructure.)
You can also have my cynical definition, which is a fighter whose political views do not agree with those of the media outlet who reports his actions.
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