counterterrorism

[ koun-ter-ter-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun
  1. terrorism in reaction to or retaliation for some previous act of terrorism.

Origin of counterterrorism

1
First recorded in 1965–70; counter- + terrorism

Other words from counterterrorism

  • coun·ter·ter·ror·ist, noun, adjective

Words that may be confused with counterterrorism

Words Nearby counterterrorism

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British Dictionary definitions for counterterrorism

counterterrorism

/ (ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm) /


noun
  1. activities that are intended to prevent terrorist acts or to eradicate terrorist groups

Derived forms of counterterrorism

  • counterterrorist, adjective

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