counterterrorism

[koun-ter-ter-uh-riz-uhm]

noun

1. terrorism in reaction to or retaliation for some previous act of terrorism.

counterterrorism

/ ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. activities that are intended to prevent terrorist acts or to eradicate terrorist groups

Other Word Forms

• counterterrorist adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterterrorism¹

First recorded in 1965–70; counter- + terrorism

Example Sentences

In Niger, where a coup toppled a pro-Western president in 2023, Russian military instructors initially deployed to an air base last year, as French and U.S. counterterrorism forces were forced to leave.

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He teaches national security and counterterrorism law at USC Law School.

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He said he had discussed the issue of camps with Syria's president, as well as how to help the country deal with counterterrorism and irregular migration.

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“Then, out of the blue, a buddy from the counterterrorism unit called me up one day and was like, ‘Hey would you be interested in trying psychedelics?’”

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News of the appointment has trickled out in recent weeks, raising alarm among counterterrorism researchers and nonprofit groups funded by CP3.

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