counterterrorism

Meanings

• Noun

  The actions and measures taken by governments and organizations to prevent or respond to terrorist acts.

  - "The counterterrorism unit was able to prevent a major terrorist attack."
  - "The government's counterterrorism policies have been criticized for infringing on civil liberties."

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Variants

List of all variants of counterterrorism that leads to same result
counter-terrorism , counterterrorism

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'counterterrorism' emerged in the late 20th century as a response to the increasing threat of terrorism.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first recorded use of the term 'counterterrorism' was in a 1979 report by the US Department of State.

2. The Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 highlighted the importance of effective counterterrorism measures in the US.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Anti-terrorism: Synonym for counterterrorism, referring to efforts to prevent or respond to terrorist acts.

2. Terrorism: The use of violence or threat of violence against civilians to achieve a political or social goal.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Counterterrorism has been a significant theme in literature, film, and television, often portraying the heroic actions of law enforcement and intelligence agencies in preventing terrorist attacks.

How to Memorize "counterterrorism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a team of law enforcement and intelligence agents working together to prevent a terrorist attack.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'counterterrorism' with the idea of keeping people safe from terrorist attacks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym CTR for CounterTerrorism to help memorize the term.

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