heypolyglot
Italian

antiterrorismo

/an.ti.ter.roˈriz.mo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

counter-terrorism

  • the prevention or combating of terrorism; counter-terrorism measures or units

In a sentence

La polizia ha rafforzato le misure di antiterrorismo.

The police strengthened counter-terrorism measures.

Gli esperti di antiterrorismo si riuniscono oggi a Roma.

Counter-terrorism experts are meeting today in Rome.

Non sottovalutano l'efficacia del nuovo piano antiterrorismo.

They do not underestimate the effectiveness of the new counter-terrorism plan.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
antiterrorismomasculine · singular
antiterrorismomasculine · plural
antiterrorismomasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used as an invariable adjective modifying nouns: 'misure antiterrorismo' (counter-terrorism measures).
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