When was the word “terrorism” first used?

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When was the word "terrorism" first used in the world? I did some research but, the internet gave me two answers. The first one said it was first used in 1794. But, the second one said it was first introduced in 1160. I want to know when was it first used in the world. Does anyone know when the word "terrorism" was first used?






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    Part of the problem is there's no set definition of it (as per wiki).
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    Also, the 1160 reference was for "terrible," not "terrorism."
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    "Depending on how broadly the term is defined, the roots and practice of terrorism can be traced at least to the 1st-century AD Sicarii Zealots, though some dispute whether the group, which assassinated collaborators with Roman rule in the province of Judea, was in fact terrorist." (wiki)
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    @Wordster This isn't about terrorism, it's about the word "terrorism". You don't need a set definition in order to say when the word was first used. In any case, the English language wasn't around in the 1st-century AD.
    – Laurel
    32 mins ago






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    Good point as for practice vs. mere term. But the English lang. objection doesn't hold, since twice she says "in the world." Also, its first usage re the Jacobins: that was in FRENCH, but was it also at that time referred to as "terrorism" in English?
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When was the word "terrorism" first used in the world? I did some research but, the internet gave me two answers. The first one said it was first used in 1794. But, the second one said it was first introduced in 1160. I want to know when was it first used in the world. Does anyone know when the word "terrorism" was first used?






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  • 1




    Part of the problem is there's no set definition of it (as per wiki).
    – Wordster
    43 mins ago






  • 1




    Also, the 1160 reference was for "terrible," not "terrorism."
    – Wordster
    41 mins ago






  • 1




    "Depending on how broadly the term is defined, the roots and practice of terrorism can be traced at least to the 1st-century AD Sicarii Zealots, though some dispute whether the group, which assassinated collaborators with Roman rule in the province of Judea, was in fact terrorist." (wiki)
    – Wordster
    39 mins ago






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    @Wordster This isn't about terrorism, it's about the word "terrorism". You don't need a set definition in order to say when the word was first used. In any case, the English language wasn't around in the 1st-century AD.
    – Laurel
    32 mins ago






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    Good point as for practice vs. mere term. But the English lang. objection doesn't hold, since twice she says "in the world." Also, its first usage re the Jacobins: that was in FRENCH, but was it also at that time referred to as "terrorism" in English?
    – Wordster
    24 mins ago












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When was the word "terrorism" first used in the world? I did some research but, the internet gave me two answers. The first one said it was first used in 1794. But, the second one said it was first introduced in 1160. I want to know when was it first used in the world. Does anyone know when the word "terrorism" was first used?






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When was the word "terrorism" first used in the world? I did some research but, the internet gave me two answers. The first one said it was first used in 1794. But, the second one said it was first introduced in 1160. I want to know when was it first used in the world. Does anyone know when the word "terrorism" was first used?






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    Part of the problem is there's no set definition of it (as per wiki).
    – Wordster
    43 mins ago






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    Also, the 1160 reference was for "terrible," not "terrorism."
    – Wordster
    41 mins ago






  • 1




    "Depending on how broadly the term is defined, the roots and practice of terrorism can be traced at least to the 1st-century AD Sicarii Zealots, though some dispute whether the group, which assassinated collaborators with Roman rule in the province of Judea, was in fact terrorist." (wiki)
    – Wordster
    39 mins ago






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    @Wordster This isn't about terrorism, it's about the word "terrorism". You don't need a set definition in order to say when the word was first used. In any case, the English language wasn't around in the 1st-century AD.
    – Laurel
    32 mins ago






  • 1




    Good point as for practice vs. mere term. But the English lang. objection doesn't hold, since twice she says "in the world." Also, its first usage re the Jacobins: that was in FRENCH, but was it also at that time referred to as "terrorism" in English?
    – Wordster
    24 mins ago












  • 1




    Part of the problem is there's no set definition of it (as per wiki).
    – Wordster
    43 mins ago






  • 1




    Also, the 1160 reference was for "terrible," not "terrorism."
    – Wordster
    41 mins ago






  • 1




    "Depending on how broadly the term is defined, the roots and practice of terrorism can be traced at least to the 1st-century AD Sicarii Zealots, though some dispute whether the group, which assassinated collaborators with Roman rule in the province of Judea, was in fact terrorist." (wiki)
    – Wordster
    39 mins ago






  • 4




    @Wordster This isn't about terrorism, it's about the word "terrorism". You don't need a set definition in order to say when the word was first used. In any case, the English language wasn't around in the 1st-century AD.
    – Laurel
    32 mins ago






  • 1




    Good point as for practice vs. mere term. But the English lang. objection doesn't hold, since twice she says "in the world." Also, its first usage re the Jacobins: that was in FRENCH, but was it also at that time referred to as "terrorism" in English?
    – Wordster
    24 mins ago







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Part of the problem is there's no set definition of it (as per wiki).
– Wordster
43 mins ago




Part of the problem is there's no set definition of it (as per wiki).
– Wordster
43 mins ago




1




1




Also, the 1160 reference was for "terrible," not "terrorism."
– Wordster
41 mins ago




Also, the 1160 reference was for "terrible," not "terrorism."
– Wordster
41 mins ago




1




1




"Depending on how broadly the term is defined, the roots and practice of terrorism can be traced at least to the 1st-century AD Sicarii Zealots, though some dispute whether the group, which assassinated collaborators with Roman rule in the province of Judea, was in fact terrorist." (wiki)
– Wordster
39 mins ago




"Depending on how broadly the term is defined, the roots and practice of terrorism can be traced at least to the 1st-century AD Sicarii Zealots, though some dispute whether the group, which assassinated collaborators with Roman rule in the province of Judea, was in fact terrorist." (wiki)
– Wordster
39 mins ago




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@Wordster This isn't about terrorism, it's about the word "terrorism". You don't need a set definition in order to say when the word was first used. In any case, the English language wasn't around in the 1st-century AD.
– Laurel
32 mins ago




@Wordster This isn't about terrorism, it's about the word "terrorism". You don't need a set definition in order to say when the word was first used. In any case, the English language wasn't around in the 1st-century AD.
– Laurel
32 mins ago




1




1




Good point as for practice vs. mere term. But the English lang. objection doesn't hold, since twice she says "in the world." Also, its first usage re the Jacobins: that was in FRENCH, but was it also at that time referred to as "terrorism" in English?
– Wordster
24 mins ago




Good point as for practice vs. mere term. But the English lang. objection doesn't hold, since twice she says "in the world." Also, its first usage re the Jacobins: that was in FRENCH, but was it also at that time referred to as "terrorism" in English?
– Wordster
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The concept goes back to the origin of states thousands of years ago. The specific word 'terrorism' instead of 'causing fear as a weapon of war at the state level' comes from the Jacobin period 'The Terror' of the 1790's, where the French 'terreur' (panic, fear) became the term 'terrorisme' (a state of panic/fear that references this period of time).






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    This is a really solid line of thought. Would be an even better answer if you could cite some authorities or reference works.
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    But she already mentions 1794 in her question: she evidently thinks (?) that's not satisfactory.
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  • So the first time the word "terrorism was made was in 1790
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According to the OED, it was first used in 1795 or 1796, depending on what definition you look at.



The 1795 citation refers to the French Reign of Terror:




During the reign of terrorism, I was a close prisoner for eight long months.
Speech in Convention




The year 1796 is when it was first used in its general sense:




John Thelwall..pointed out the defects of all the ancient governments of Greece, Rome, Old France, &c.; and the causes of rebellion, insurrection, regeneration of governments, terrorism, massacres, or revolutionary murders.
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The concept goes back to the origin of states thousands of years ago. The specific word 'terrorism' instead of 'causing fear as a weapon of war at the state level' comes from the Jacobin period 'The Terror' of the 1790's, where the French 'terreur' (panic, fear) became the term 'terrorisme' (a state of panic/fear that references this period of time).






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  • 1




    This is a really solid line of thought. Would be an even better answer if you could cite some authorities or reference works.
    – Dan Bron
    28 mins ago







  • 1




    But she already mentions 1794 in her question: she evidently thinks (?) that's not satisfactory.
    – Wordster
    22 mins ago










  • So the first time the word "terrorism was made was in 1790
    – Annie Chen
    20 mins ago














up vote
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down vote



accepted










The concept goes back to the origin of states thousands of years ago. The specific word 'terrorism' instead of 'causing fear as a weapon of war at the state level' comes from the Jacobin period 'The Terror' of the 1790's, where the French 'terreur' (panic, fear) became the term 'terrorisme' (a state of panic/fear that references this period of time).






share|improve this answer
















  • 1




    This is a really solid line of thought. Would be an even better answer if you could cite some authorities or reference works.
    – Dan Bron
    28 mins ago







  • 1




    But she already mentions 1794 in her question: she evidently thinks (?) that's not satisfactory.
    – Wordster
    22 mins ago










  • So the first time the word "terrorism was made was in 1790
    – Annie Chen
    20 mins ago












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The concept goes back to the origin of states thousands of years ago. The specific word 'terrorism' instead of 'causing fear as a weapon of war at the state level' comes from the Jacobin period 'The Terror' of the 1790's, where the French 'terreur' (panic, fear) became the term 'terrorisme' (a state of panic/fear that references this period of time).






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The concept goes back to the origin of states thousands of years ago. The specific word 'terrorism' instead of 'causing fear as a weapon of war at the state level' comes from the Jacobin period 'The Terror' of the 1790's, where the French 'terreur' (panic, fear) became the term 'terrorisme' (a state of panic/fear that references this period of time).







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    This is a really solid line of thought. Would be an even better answer if you could cite some authorities or reference works.
    – Dan Bron
    28 mins ago







  • 1




    But she already mentions 1794 in her question: she evidently thinks (?) that's not satisfactory.
    – Wordster
    22 mins ago










  • So the first time the word "terrorism was made was in 1790
    – Annie Chen
    20 mins ago












  • 1




    This is a really solid line of thought. Would be an even better answer if you could cite some authorities or reference works.
    – Dan Bron
    28 mins ago







  • 1




    But she already mentions 1794 in her question: she evidently thinks (?) that's not satisfactory.
    – Wordster
    22 mins ago










  • So the first time the word "terrorism was made was in 1790
    – Annie Chen
    20 mins ago







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This is a really solid line of thought. Would be an even better answer if you could cite some authorities or reference works.
– Dan Bron
28 mins ago





This is a really solid line of thought. Would be an even better answer if you could cite some authorities or reference works.
– Dan Bron
28 mins ago





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But she already mentions 1794 in her question: she evidently thinks (?) that's not satisfactory.
– Wordster
22 mins ago




But she already mentions 1794 in her question: she evidently thinks (?) that's not satisfactory.
– Wordster
22 mins ago












So the first time the word "terrorism was made was in 1790
– Annie Chen
20 mins ago




So the first time the word "terrorism was made was in 1790
– Annie Chen
20 mins ago












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According to the OED, it was first used in 1795 or 1796, depending on what definition you look at.



The 1795 citation refers to the French Reign of Terror:




During the reign of terrorism, I was a close prisoner for eight long months.
Speech in Convention




The year 1796 is when it was first used in its general sense:




John Thelwall..pointed out the defects of all the ancient governments of Greece, Rome, Old France, &c.; and the causes of rebellion, insurrection, regeneration of governments, terrorism, massacres, or revolutionary murders.
The pursuits of literature







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According to the OED, it was first used in 1795 or 1796, depending on what definition you look at.



The 1795 citation refers to the French Reign of Terror:




During the reign of terrorism, I was a close prisoner for eight long months.
Speech in Convention




The year 1796 is when it was first used in its general sense:




John Thelwall..pointed out the defects of all the ancient governments of Greece, Rome, Old France, &c.; and the causes of rebellion, insurrection, regeneration of governments, terrorism, massacres, or revolutionary murders.
The pursuits of literature







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  • These information had helped me a lot
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up vote
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According to the OED, it was first used in 1795 or 1796, depending on what definition you look at.



The 1795 citation refers to the French Reign of Terror:




During the reign of terrorism, I was a close prisoner for eight long months.
Speech in Convention




The year 1796 is when it was first used in its general sense:




John Thelwall..pointed out the defects of all the ancient governments of Greece, Rome, Old France, &c.; and the causes of rebellion, insurrection, regeneration of governments, terrorism, massacres, or revolutionary murders.
The pursuits of literature







share|improve this answer












According to the OED, it was first used in 1795 or 1796, depending on what definition you look at.



The 1795 citation refers to the French Reign of Terror:




During the reign of terrorism, I was a close prisoner for eight long months.
Speech in Convention




The year 1796 is when it was first used in its general sense:




John Thelwall..pointed out the defects of all the ancient governments of Greece, Rome, Old France, &c.; and the causes of rebellion, insurrection, regeneration of governments, terrorism, massacres, or revolutionary murders.
The pursuits of literature








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