disarmament
UK: dɪsˈɑːməmənt | US: dɪsˈɑːrməmənt
n. the act of reducing or eliminating military weapons and forces
n. the state of being disarmed
disarmament = dis<undo> + arm<weapon> + ment<noun suffix>
- dis<undo>: From Latin dis-, meaning "apart" or "reverse," indicating removal or negation.
- arm<weapon>: From Latin arma, meaning "weapons" or "tools of war."
- ment<noun suffix>: From Latin -mentum, forming nouns denoting action or result.
Etymology Origin:
The word disarmament emerged in the early 19th century, combining dis- (undoing) with arm (weapons) and -ment (resulting state). It reflects the concept of reversing militarization, rooted in Latin arma (weapons) and the negation prefix dis-. The term gained prominence during peace movements, symbolizing the reduction of armed conflict.
The treaty aimed at global disarmament to prevent future wars.
Activists campaigned for nuclear disarmament during the Cold War.
The country’s disarmament policy was met with international praise.
Partial disarmament was achieved after lengthy negotiations.
Critics argued that unilateral disarmament could weaken national security.