noun

disarmament

disarmament

The treaty calls for nuclear disarmament.

The treaty calls for nuclear disarmament.

He is a strong advocate for disarmament.

He is a strong advocate for disarmament.

((nuclear/unilateral etc.)) disarmament The treaty calls for nuclear disarmament.

Synonyms: demilitarization; Antonyms: rearmament, arms race

From the prefix 'dis-' (removal) + 'armament' (military weapons and equipment).

Think of 'dis-arming' – taking away the 'arms' or weapons.

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