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disarmament

American  
[dis-ahr-muh-muhnt] / dɪsˈɑr mə mənt /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of disarming. disarming.

  2. the reduction or limitation of the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force of a country.

disarmament British  
/ dɪsˈɑːməmənt /

noun

  1. the reduction of offensive or defensive fighting capability, as by a nation

  2. the act of disarming or state of being disarmed

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Other Word Forms

  • nondisarmament noun
  • prodisarmament adjective

Etymology

Origin of disarmament

1785–95; disarm + -ament, after armament

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