Radical Cell (Noun)
Meaning
A cell of terrorists (usually 3 to 5 members); "to insure operational security the members of adjacent terrorist cells usually don't know each other or the identity of their leadership".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The authorities were able to dismantle the radical cell after months of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
- A radical cell was discovered in the city, planning to carry out a series of coordinated attacks on major landmarks.
- The members of the radical cell were highly trained and well-equipped, making them a significant threat to national security.
- Law enforcement agencies have been working to identify and disrupt radical cells operating in the country.
- The radical cell was able to evade detection for years, thanks to its strict operational security protocols.