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counterterrorism

Syllabification: (coun·ter·ter·ror·ism)
Definition of counterterrorism

noun

  • political or military activities designed to prevent or thwart terrorism.

Derivatives

counterterrorist

noun & adjective

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Definition of counterterrorism in the British & World English dictionary
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