I have been following the evolution of the terminology describing those who kill themselves in order to kill others. I am not commenting on their inherent evil, and would like to be at the Pearly Gates when they arrive. It would probably be quite a spectacle.
 
Anyway, it started as “Suicide Bomber”. This was, appropriately, felt to be murderer-centric, and so then we had: Homicide Bomber. This is very technically correct and is certainly precise but lacks an inherent recognition-with-condemnation that the act implies.
 
Splodeydope was advanced for a while, and although it points up the ridiculousness and futility of the act, it was eventually abandoned as a viable alternative. Today I saw a new one…
 
On Tal G’s Spot, today I saw it and knew I had found my descriptive term of choice: Islamikaze.
