arms control

arm con·trol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrm kuh n-trohl]
- /ɑrm kənˈtroʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrm kuh n-trohl]
- /ɑrm kənˈtroʊl/

Definitions of arms control words

noun arms control an agreement between two or more countries to reduce the number of weapons owned, with the aim of preventing war 3
noun arms control any plan, treaty, or agreement to limit the number, size, or type of weapons or armed forces of the participating nations. 1
noun arms control the measures taken to limit the weapons systems or armed forces. 1
noun arms control Restrictions upon the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction. 0

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arms control popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for arms control

noun arms control

gun control — government regulation of the sale and ownership of firearms.
nonproliferation — the action or practice of curbing or controlling an excessive, rapid spread: nonproliferation of nuclear weapons.

All 2 Synonyms of arms control