anti-terrorism
adjective
an·ti-ter·ror·ism
ˌan-tē-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
variants
or less commonly antiterrorism
: acting against, opposing, or combating terrorism
developed a new anti-terrorism strategy
antiterrorism sanctions
anti-terrorism
noun
or less commonly antiterrorism
a stronger approach to anti-terrorism
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But in the south, militias backed by the United Arab Emirates launched anti-terrorism dragnets to root out militants from Al Qaeda, Islamic State or the Islah party, Yemen’s branch of the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The department consolidated much, though not all, of America’s anti-terrorism functions, including border and customs control, aviation security, emergency management, and, with the addition of the Coast Guard, ship inspections, search-and-rescue, and other maritime patrol work.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
The play had a clear anti-terrorism message and even received awards from the Russian state.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Analysts fear that last week’s abductions and the response through school closures underscore serious inadequacies in the strength of the Nigerian state and its anti-terrorism ambition and approach.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The department consolidated much, though not all, of America’s anti-terrorism functions, including border and customs control, aviation security, emergency management, and, with the addition of the Coast Guard, ship inspections, search-and-rescue, and other maritime patrol work.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
The play had a clear anti-terrorism message and even received awards from the Russian state.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Analysts fear that last week’s abductions and the response through school closures underscore serious inadequacies in the strength of the Nigerian state and its anti-terrorism ambition and approach.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anti-terrorism
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“Anti-terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-terrorism. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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