noun
Uncommon
disarmament
dihs-AH-muh-muhnt
Disarmament (noun) means the reduction or elimination of a country's weapons and military forces. Example: “The treaty called for nuclear disarmament by both sides.”
noun
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The reduction or elimination of a country's weapons and military forces.
"The treaty called for nuclear disarmament by both sides."
How to use disarmament
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of a country getting rid of or reducing its weapons.
Common pairings
nuclear disarmament
disarmament talks
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Word forms
- Plural
- disarmaments
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Etymology
From disarm + -ment, modeled on armament.
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Rhymes for disarmament
lament
ornament
ligament
armament
filament
sacrament
testament
firmament
tournament
parliament
temperament
predicament
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Frequently asked questions
What does “disarmament” mean?
The word “disarmament” means the reduction or elimination of a country's weapons and military forces. In plain terms, the process of a country getting rid of or reducing its weapons.
How do you pronounce “disarmament”?
“Disarmament” is pronounced dihs-AH-muh-muhnt (/dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “disarmament” in a sentence?
Here is “disarmament” used in a sentence: “The treaty called for nuclear disarmament by both sides.”
What part of speech is “disarmament”?
“Disarmament” is a noun.
Is “disarmament” a common word?
“Disarmament” is an uncommon word in modern English.
