Disarmament

/dɪsˈɑːrməˌmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The reduction or elimination of a country's military weapons or armed forces.

Global disarmament efforts have gained momentum in recent years with various treaties aimed at reducing nuclear arsenals.

The process of disarming or reducing armaments.

The conference focused on disarmament as a pathway to peace and security among nations.

A policy or series of agreements aimed at restricting the production and stockpiling of weapons.

The disarmament talks between the two countries were met with optimism from international observers.

The act of taking away weapons from an armed group or individual.

The disarmament of the rebel forces was a crucial step in the peace process.

The act of making something less powerful or threatening.

Disarmament of language in political discourse is necessary for fostering a more constructive dialogue.

The term disarmament comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'to reverse' and 'armament', which refers to military arms and equipment.

nuclear disarmament

The reduction or elimination of nuclear weapons.

arms control

The regulation of weapons and military forces.

military disarmament

The process of reducing military capacity.

armament

Military weapons and equipment.

disarm

To take away weapons.

demilitarization

The reduction of military forces or weapons.