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antiterrorism

antiterrorism

4.1
Relating to actions to stop terrorism
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntiˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
translation icon : antiterrorismo
  • The government passed new antiterrorism laws to strengthen national security.

Examples

  • The police received special antiterrorism training to handle potential threats.

  • Many airports have implemented antiterrorism procedures to protect travelers.

  • The antiterrorism policy was updated to address new threats.

  • Many countries collaborate on antiterrorism efforts.

  • The government passed new antiterrorism laws to strengthen national security.

  • Many airports have implemented antiterrorism procedures to protect travelers.

  • The police received special antiterrorism training to handle potential threats.

Synonyms

antiterrorist
vsantiterrorism
1 3.9

Used to prevent or fight terrorism

is more about policies and reducing risk than direct opposition or force
counterterrorist
vsantiterrorism
  • Formal
1 6.5

Intended to stop or fight terrorism

is broader, covering measures and policies to reduce threats not only active combat
antiterror
vsantiterrorism
4.9

Actions taken to prevent or fight terrorist attacks

is more focused on preventing or reducing terrorism rather than on fighting and responding
counterterror
vsantiterrorism
  • Formal
7.2

Help prevent or fight terrorism

is more about policies and reducing risk rather than direct operational combat

Surface Forms

antiterrorism positive

Morphology

antiterrorism = terrorism (transparent) = anti + terr + or + ism

The adjective is transparently formed from 'terrorism' with 'anti-' meaning against or intended to prevent it.

Etymology

Antiterrorism combines anti- meaning 'against' and terror meaning 'great fear', the same root you see in terror and terrify. So Antiterrorism as an adjective describes measures or rules meant to act 'against' acts that cause fear.