Meaning | The day in 2001 when Arab suicide bombers hijacked United States airliners and used them as bombs. |
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Synonyms | 9/11, 9-11, September 11, Sep 11 |
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Category | terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act | The calculated use of violence (or the threat / threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature |
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Instance of | terrorist attack | A surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims |
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Part of | September, Sep, Sept | The month following August and preceding October |
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