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EGTK

EGTK

9.9
A group in Bolivia that uses violence to attack places like power stations, pipelines and government buildings
  • noun
  • Offensive
translation icon : Ejército Guerrillero Tupac Katari
  • The Bolivian government increased security after the EGTK claimed responsibility for the attack on the power station.

Examples

  • News reports identified the EGTK as the group behind the recent sabotage of oil pipelines.

  • Authorities believe that members of the EGTK are remnants of guerrilla fighters trained decades ago.

  • The EGTK has been active in Bolivia for decades.

  • Many believe the EGTK poses a significant threat.

  • Authorities believe that members of the EGTK are remnants of guerrilla fighters trained decades ago.

  • News reports identified the EGTK as the group behind the recent sabotage of oil pipelines.

  • The Bolivian government increased security after the EGTK claimed responsibility for the attack on the power station.

Synonyms

Tupac Katari Guerrilla Army
vsEGTK
9.9

An armed group in Bolivia that attacks government targets like roads and pipelines

is the same organization but referred to by a short acronym
guerilla force
vsEGTK
7.0

A group of armed fighters not part of the official army who use surprise attacks and sabotage

is smaller and focuses on attacking small unprotected infrastructure

Surface Forms

EGTK singular
EGTKs plural

Etymology

EGTK is a short 'initialism' made of letters, like IRA or ETA, used as the name of a small Bolivian armed group. It refers to the 'remnants' of guerrilla fighters trained decades ago and to attacks on pipelines and power lines, so thinking of EGTK as a short label for a violent group helps you remember its meaning.