rearmament

CEFRC1

/riˈɑrməmənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of getting weapons and military equipment again.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The process of rearming.

Examples

  • Arguments both for and against rearmament were heard in council.

  • The sudden rearmament of the nation caused concern elsewhere.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The treaty was designed to prevent the rapid rearmament of Europe.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After the peace treaty failed, the country began a program of blank to strengthen its military.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From re- + armament. Compare French réarmement.