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Definition of counterterrorist

counterterrorist

/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈter.ɚ.ɪst/
coun · ter · ter · ror · ist
Plural:counterterrorists
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counterterrorist Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to or intended for political, intelligence, or law-enforcement activities designed to prevent or respond to terrorism.

Example

"The international summit focused on strengthening counterterrorist cooperation and intelligence sharing across borders."

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• noun

1

A security, intelligence, or law-enforcement specialist whose work involves preventing or responding to terrorist activities.

Example

"As an experienced counterterrorist, she advised the government on cybersecurity protocols for critical infrastructure."

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• Rhymes for counterterrorist

• Nearby Words

countersuit
counterterror
counterterrorism
counterterrorist
countertop
countertrend
countervailing

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counterterrorist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counterterrorist
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