counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
variants
or counter-terrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
an expert in counterterrorism
—often used before another nouna local counterterrorism council
new counter-terrorism policies/measures
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Wright’s thorough investigation into the lives of the 9/11 hijackers and ringleader Osama bin Laden reveals a web of religious, financial and political alliances running up against U.S. counterterrorism activities that often stoked further anger.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Ian Mitch is a senior policy researcher at RAND, where his research focuses on homeland security, irregular warfare, and counterterrorism.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Rubio's statement described the removals to El Salvador the result of a counterterrorism operation and thanked that country’s President Nayib Bukele.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Lonergan insisted that anyone with a genuine track record in intelligence or defense who leads either military or civilian counterterrorism operations would realize the grave risks in airing any type of covert or battlefield intelligence.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Ian Mitch is a senior policy researcher at RAND, where his research focuses on homeland security, irregular warfare, and counterterrorism.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Rubio's statement described the removals to El Salvador the result of a counterterrorism operation and thanked that country’s President Nayib Bukele.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Lonergan insisted that anyone with a genuine track record in intelligence or defense who leads either military or civilian counterterrorism operations would realize the grave risks in airing any type of covert or battlefield intelligence.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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