antiterrorist

[ an-tee-ter-er-ist, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈtɛr ər ɪst, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

used or designed to combat terrorism: antiterrorist tactics.

Origin of antiterrorist

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + terrorist

OTHER WORDS FROM antiterrorist

an·ti·ter·ror·ism, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH antiterrorist

antiterrorism counterterrorism

Words nearby antiterrorist

antisubmarine, antisudorific, antisway bar, antisymmetric, antitank, antiterrorist, antitheft, antithenar, antithermic, antithesis, antithetical

Definition for antiterrorism (2 of 2)

terrorism
[ ter-uh-riz-uh m ]
/ ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /

noun

the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes.
the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization.
a terroristic method of governing or of resisting a government.

Origin of terrorism

First recorded in 1785–95; terror + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM terrorism

an·ti·ter·ror·ism, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for antiterrorism (1 of 2)

antiterrorist
/ (ˌæntɪˈtɛrərɪst) /

adjective

relating to measures, policies, or organizations designed to combat terrorist activity

British Dictionary definitions for antiterrorism (2 of 2)

terrorism
/ (ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm) /

noun

systematic use of violence and intimidation to achieve some goal
the act of terrorizing
the state of being terrorized

Cultural definitions for antiterrorism

terrorism

Acts of violence committed by groups that view themselves as victimized by some notable historical wrong. Although these groups have no formal connection with governments, they usually have the financial and moral backing of sympathetic governments. Typically, they stage unexpected attacks on civilian targets, including embassies and airliners, with the aim of sowing fear and confusion. Israel has been a frequent target of terrorism, but the United States has increasingly become its main target. (See also September 11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, Hezbollah, and Basque region.)