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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Under Karp’s leadership, Palantir grew from a start-up focused on counterterrorism software into a major provider of data analysis tools for government agencies, military and security organizations, and commercial customers.
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Imani Sumbi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
The change would allow each of the country’s 36 states to create a police force that meets a minimum national requirement while the federal police retains control of counterterrorism, border patrol, organized crime and other national security issues.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
No staffers have been removed from the counterterrorism group.
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Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
LaCroix has taught a variety of subjects including cybercrime, counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence, counterintelligence and Homeland Security legal and policy Issues.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Imani Sumbi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
The change would allow each of the country’s 36 states to create a police force that meets a minimum national requirement while the federal police retains control of counterterrorism, border patrol, organized crime and other national security issues.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
No staffers have been removed from the counterterrorism group.
—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
LaCroix has taught a variety of subjects including cybercrime, counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence, counterintelligence and Homeland Security legal and policy Issues.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for counterterrorism
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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