anti-terrorist

adjective

an·ti-ter·ror·ist

ˌan-tē-ˈter-ər-ist,

ˌan-tī-

variants or less commonly antiterrorist

: acting against, opposing, or combating terrorists : anti-terrorism

anti-terrorist operations/tactics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Kneedler, arguing that Twitter should not be found liable under the anti-terrorist law in this case, said that in that scenario, the bank could be sued under the law. —

Brian Fung, CNN, 22 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of anti-terrorist was in 1949

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“Anti-terrorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-terrorist. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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