PoliticsAugust 21, 2026

aggressor

uh-GRESS-er

Definition

A nation or state that commits an unprovoked attack on another country or initiates a conflict in violation of international law.

Etymology

Originating from the Latin word 'aggressor,' meaning 'assailant,' which comes from the verb 'aggredi,' meaning 'to attack' or 'to approach.'

In the news

The article uses the term to identify Russia as the state initiating illegal electoral processes and occupations, highlighting its role as the hostile actor in the conflict.

International Election Monitors Will Not Observe Russia’s 2026 State Duma Vote

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Межа. Новини України.

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