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

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counterterrorist

The investigations team was composed of experts in sanctions and counterterrorist financing, many put in place as part of Binance’s pledges to reform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

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 ● May 22, 2023

Hank Crumpton, the special operations chief of the agency’s counterterrorist center at the time, spoke to Schroen nearly every day while he was in Afghanistan.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2022

Then, late on the night of Sept. 13, he got word that Cofer Black, the director of the agency’s counterterrorist center, wanted to see him the next morning.

From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2022

We also will work to ensure that each country is both willing and able to meet its counterterrorist responsibilities.

From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)