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Disarmament
UK //dɪsˈɑːmənt//US //dɪsˈɑːrəmənt//
Definition
The process of reducing or eliminating military weapons.
In simple words: The process of reducing or eliminating weapons.
Examples
- The negotiations focused on global disarmament to promote peace.
- Disarmament plays a crucial role in international relations.
- Many countries support disarmament to prevent future conflicts.
- Activists rallied for disarmament as a path to global security.
Usage notes
Used in political or military contexts. It's more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations about everyday topics.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'dis' + 'arm' – removing arms means no weapons.
Collocations
- nuclear disarmament
- complete disarmament
- disarmament talks
- international disarmament
- arms control and disarmament
Synonyms
- arms reduction
- disarm
- demilitarization
- military reduction
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'disarm' which refers to the act of removing weapons, while 'disarmament' is the broader process.
- Using it in informal contexts where simpler terms are more appropriate.