noun

armament

armament, weapons, military equipment

The country is increasing its military armament.

The country is increasing its military armament.

The treaty called for a reduction in armaments.

The treaty called for a reduction in armaments.

((armament)) military weapons and equipment (uncountable) The country is increasing its military armament.

((armaments)) military weapons (plural, countable) The treaty called for a reduction in armaments.

Synonyms: weapons, weaponry, munitions, arms

From Latin 'armāmentum' (equipment), from 'armāre' (to arm).

Think of 'arming' a nation. The '-ment' suffix often refers to the result of an action, so 'armament' is the result of arming.

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