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Disarmament

/dɪsˈɑːr.kə.mənt/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of reducing or eliminating military weapons and armaments.

    "The two countries agreed to pursue disarmament talks to reduce nuclear arsenals."
  2. 2

    A process or policy aimed at the reduction of armed forces and military capabilities.

    "Disarmament initiatives are crucial for global security and peace."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the prefix dis- (denoting reversal or removal) combined with armament, originating from Latin armamentum (implement of war, armor). The term evolved in the late 19th and early 20th centuries through international diplomacy to describe the reduction or abolition of military forces and weapons.

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