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counterterrorism
/ ˌ첹ʊԳəˈɛəˌɪə /
noun
- activities that are intended to prevent terrorist acts or to eradicate terrorist groups
Derived Forms
- ˌdzܲԳٱˈٱǰ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- dzܲt·ٱ۴ǰ· noun adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of counterterrorism1
Example Sentences
The Trump administration’s actions — the loss of personnel and funding, the politicization of counterterrorism — leave the U.S. much more vulnerable to an attack than at any time in recent memory.
Supt Reid said the local force was in contact with counterterrorism police but that it was too early to establish a motive.
If he follows through, that would include many of the bureau’s top counterterrorism specialists.
But our strategic interests, including energy, critical minerals and counterterrorism, among others, span the globe.
He then served as a counterterrorism advisor on the House Intelligence Committee before being elevated to Trump's National Security Council.
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