antiterrorist

[ an-tee-ter-er-ist, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. used or designed to combat terrorism:

   antiterrorist tactics.

antiterrorist

/ ˌæntɪˈtɛrərɪst /

adjective

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

Other Words From

• anti·terror·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiterrorist¹

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + terrorist