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counterterrorism
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
/
ˌkaʊn
tərˈtɛr
əˌrɪz
əm
/
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[
koun-ter-
ter
-
uh
-riz-
uh
m
]
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noun
terrorism
in reaction to or retaliation for some previous act of
terrorism
.
Origin:
1965–70;
counter-
+
terrorism
Related forms
coun·ter·ter·ror·ist,
noun,
adjective
Can be confused:
antiterrorism
,
counterterrorism.
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counterterrorism
(ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm)
—
n
activities that are intended to prevent terrorist acts or to eradicate terrorist groups
counter'terrorist
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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