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arms reduction

[/ɑːrmz rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: arms reductions
redução de armamentos
1. The process of decreasing the quantity or capability of military weapons and defense systems, often through international agreements or treaties
The two countries signed a treaty on arms reduction to promote peace and stability in the region.
Os dois países assinaram um tratado sobre redução de armamentos para promover a paz e a estabilidade na região.
2. Diplomatic or military policy aimed at limiting weapons stockpiles and military expenditures
Arms reduction initiatives have been a key component of international diplomacy for decades.
As iniciativas de redução de armamentos têm sido um componente-chave da diplomacia internacional por décadas.
Synonyms
disarmamentweapons reductionmilitary cutbacksarms control
Antonyms
arms builduprearmamentmilitary expansionweapons proliferation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de armamentos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for military and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
redução de armamentos
Same standard usage as in Brazilian Portuguese; also 'limitação de armas'
General
diminuição de armamentos
Alternative formal translation emphasizing the decrease of weapons

Related Idioms & Phrases

nuclear arms reduction
mutual arms reduction agreement
bilateral arms reduction treaty
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