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Disarmament: meaning, definitions and examples

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disarmament

 

[ dɪsˈɑːməmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

international politics

The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

Synonyms

demilitarization, denuclearization

Examples of usage

  • Negotiations for disarmament are ongoing between the two countries.
  • The treaty included provisions for disarmament of nuclear weapons.
  • The goal of disarmament is to promote peace and security.
  • The United Nations plays a key role in promoting disarmament worldwide.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of decreasing or eliminating weapons or military forces.

Synonyms

arms reduction, military downsizing, weapon removal

Examples of usage

  • Disarmament is essential for preventing conflicts.
  • The country announced a policy of disarmament to focus on economic development.
  • Disarmament efforts are crucial for global stability.
Context #3 | Noun

historical

The process of reducing or abolishing military capabilities or armaments.

Synonyms

arms control, military disarmament, weapons limitation

Examples of usage

  • Disarmament treaties were signed after World War I.
  • Disarmament talks were held to avoid an arms race.
  • Disarmament measures were implemented to build trust between nations.

Translations

Translations of the word "disarmament" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desarmamento

🇮🇳 निशस्त्रीकरण

🇩🇪 Abrüstung

🇮🇩 pelucutan senjata

🇺🇦 роззброєння

🇵🇱 rozbrojenie

🇯🇵 軍縮 (ぐんしゅく)

🇫🇷 désarmement

🇪🇸 desarme

🇹🇷 silahsızlanma

🇰🇷 군비 축소 (gunbi chukso)

🇸🇦 نزع السلاح

🇨🇿 odzbrojení

🇸🇰 odzbrojenie

🇨🇳 裁军 (cáijūn)

🇸🇮 razorožitev

🇮🇸 afvopnun

🇰🇿 қарусыздану

🇬🇪 განიარაღება

🇦🇿 silahsızlanma

🇲🇽 desarme

Etymology

The concept of disarmament has been a central issue in international relations for centuries. The idea of reducing military capabilities and weapons dates back to ancient times when treaties were used to prevent wars. In the modern era, disarmament became a key focus after the devastating effects of World War I and World War II. International organizations like the United Nations have played a significant role in promoting disarmament as a means to achieve global peace and security. The history of disarmament is intertwined with efforts to prevent conflicts and build trust among nations.

See also: disarmer.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,370, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.