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counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
| \ ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm
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variants:
or counter-terrorism
Definition of counterterrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
an expert in counterterrorism
—often used before another noun a local counterterrorism councilnew counter-terrorism policies/measures
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counterterrorism
noun
English Language Learners Definition of counterterrorism
: actions by a group, army, etc., that are done to prevent terrorist attacks and destroy terrorist networks
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