die Entwaffnung
Translation
disarmament
Examples
Die Konferenz sprach über Entwaffnung.
The conference talked about disarmament.
Die Entwaffnung der Rebellen war erfolgreich.
The disarmament of the rebels was successful.
Grammar Patterns
the disarmament of ((sb./sth.)) the disarmament of sb./sth. The disarmament of the militia was an important step.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abrüstung (disarmament); Antonyms: Aufrüstung (armament), Bewaffnung (arming)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix ent- (removal) + Waffe (weapon) + the noun suffix -ung. It literally means 'the act of removing weapons'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'ent-' means to remove, and 'Waffe' is a weapon. So, it's the removal of weapons.