Disarmament Meaning
/dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.
nounThe act of disarming an opponent in a fight.
Sentence Examples
You should advocate disarmament.
The superpowers made significant progress in disarmament.
A radical disarmament treaty prohibits all armaments and armed forces.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The treaty focused on nuclear ____ to reduce the risk of global war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You should advocate ____.
Word Origin & History
From disarm + -ment, modeled after armament. By surface analysis, dis + armament.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"With spears, swords and knives flying off the stage from intended defensive disarmament, no one sitting near the stage could afford to even blink his eyes."
— 1974, Black Belt, volume 12, number 11, page 15:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The treaty focused on nuclear ____ to reduce the risk of global war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You should advocate ____.