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coun·ter·ter·ror·ism | \ ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
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or counter-terrorism
Definition of counterterrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism an expert in counterterrorism —often used before another nouna local counterterrorism councilnew counter-terrorism policies/measures
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counterterrorism
nounEnglish 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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The first known use of counterterrorism was in 1864
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