counterterrorist

American  

[kaun-ter-ter-er-ist] / ˈkaʊn tərˌtɛr ər ɪst /

adjective

1. relating to or engaged in efforts to prevent or suppress terrorism, especially as part of a government or military effort.

2. relating to, promoting, or involved in terrorism in reaction to or retaliation for some previous act of terrorism by others.

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noun

1. a person who works to prevent or suppress terrorism, especially as part of a government or military effort.

2. a person who promotes or engages in terrorism in reaction to or retaliation for some previous act of terrorism by others.

Example Sentences

People packed cafes and there was little sign of the “counterterrorist regime” of restrictions on movement and enhanced security declared the day before.

From Seattle Times

Authorities declared a “counterterrorist regime” in the capital and its surrounding region, enhancing security and restricting some movement.

From Washington Times

In a sign of how seriously the Kremlin took the threat, authorities declared a “counterterrorist regime” in Moscow and its surroundings, allowing restricted freedoms and enhancing security in the capital.

From Washington Times

In keeping with the genre-hopping trend in the Marvel series, “Secret Invasion,” which is set initially in Moscow, goes for a restrained Euro-spy, counterterrorist thriller approach, and it certainly looks good.

From New York Times

Gladkov said a counterterrorist operation was underway and that authorities were imposing special controls, including personal document checks and stopping the work of companies that use “explosives, radioactive, chemically and biologically hazardous substances.”

From Seattle Times