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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-ter-er-ist, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈtɛr ər ɪst, ˌæn taɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-ter-er-ist, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈtɛr ər ɪst, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antiterrorism word
- adjective antiterrorism opposed to or acting against terrorism; counterterrorist 3
- adjective antiterrorism used or designed to combat terrorism: antiterrorist tactics. 1
- noun antiterrorism the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes. 1
- noun antiterrorism the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization. 1
- noun antiterrorism a terroristic method of governing or of resisting a government. 1
- noun antiterrorism The prevention or abatement of terrorism. 1
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Origin of antiterrorism
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; anti- + terrorist
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Parts of speech for Antiterrorism
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antiterrorism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
antiterrorism usage trend in Literature
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- which level of at training provides antiterrorism officer ato training?
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