disarmament
|dis-arm-a-ment|
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/dɪsˈɑːrməmənt/
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/dɪsˈɑːməmənt/
reduction of arms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disarmament' originates from the French word 'désarmement', where 'dés-' meant 'removal' and 'arme' meant 'weapon'.
Historical Evolution
'désarmement' transformed into the English word 'disarmament' during the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'removal of weapons', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.
The treaty called for the disarmament of nuclear weapons.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45