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antiterrorism

/ˌæn.tiˈtɛr.ə.rɪz.əm/
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Adjective:antiterrorist
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• adjective

1

Designed or intended to oppose, prevent, or combat terrorism (used attributively before a noun).

Example

"The parliament debated new antiterrorism legislation to strengthen border security."

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• noun

1

Policies, practices, and defensive measures designed to oppose, prevent, or combat terrorism.

Example

"The government allocated additional funding for intelligence gathering and domestic antiterrorism."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In military and security terminology, 'antiterrorism' specifically refers to defensive measures taken to reduce vulnerability to terrorist acts, whereas 'counterterrorism' refers to offensive actions taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism.

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• Nearby Words

antitax
antitechnology
antiterror
antiterrorism
antiterrorist
antitheft
antitobacco

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antiterrorism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antiterrorism
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