stragismo

massacre terrorism

noun strah-JEE-zmoh Rare

Also means

strategy of mass killings

Usage Note

Stragismo is a term specific to Italian political history referring to the strategy of carrying out indiscriminate mass killings (stragi) to create fear and political instability, associated with far-right and neo-fascist groups during Italy's 'years of lead' (anni di piombo). It derives from strage (massacre). There is no direct English equivalent; it is typically glossed as 'strategy of tension through massacres.'

Examples

"Il processo ha ricostruito le reti dello stragismo italiano."

Natural Translation

The trial reconstructed the networks behind Italian massacre terrorism.

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