Definition of "counterterrorist" [counterterrorist]

• Intended to combat terrorism (adjective)
• A person involved in counter-terrorism, who works against terrorists. (noun)

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• "That, by the way, is why the USMC uses the M40A1 (militarized Remington 700), and despite what Hollywood shows people using for long range shooting in counterterrorist units or whatever, SWAT and other mil tend to base their snipers around the Savage 10 or the Remington."
• "T. Golan Stockholm, SwedenAmerica needs to invest in long-term counterterrorist measures like cultural understanding."
• "Diplomats and military leaders had for years used numerous back channels to keep both groups on the sidelines while we engaged in counterterrorist warfare."