counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
variants
or counter-terrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
an expert in counterterrorism
—often used before another nouna local counterterrorism council
new counter-terrorism policies/measures
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The report, finished months before Metra officials released it publicly, raised concerns about training, counterterrorism efforts and commitment to passenger safety, and raised questions about the effectiveness of Metra’s police force at that time.
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Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Riggi also served in FBI counterterrorism roles before joining the AHA.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
In his post on Friday, Mr. Trump again praised General Caine’s counterterrorism skills.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
In 2017, Patel was special counsel on counterterrorism at the House Intelligence Committee, and then worked as a senior committee aide to its then-chairman, former Rep. Devin Nunes, and as senior counsel at the House Reform and Oversight Committee.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Riggi also served in FBI counterterrorism roles before joining the AHA.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
In his post on Friday, Mr. Trump again praised General Caine’s counterterrorism skills.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
In 2017, Patel was special counsel on counterterrorism at the House Intelligence Committee, and then worked as a senior committee aide to its then-chairman, former Rep. Devin Nunes, and as senior counsel at the House Reform and Oversight Committee.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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