"one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: English has various similar expressions; compare one man's trash is another man's treasure, one man's meat is another man's poison, and so forth. Etymology templates: {{m|en|one man's trash is another man's treasure}} one man's trash is another man's treasure, {{m|en|one man's meat is another man's poison}} one man's meat is another man's poison Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter
  1. one's view on war and political violence depends on perspective
    Sense id: en-one_man's_terrorist_is_another_man's_freedom_fighter-en-proverb-fRxaIsz~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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