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weapons reduction

[WEP-ənz rɪ-DUK-ʃən]
noun
redução de armamentos
1. The process of decreasing the number or quantity of weapons, particularly military arsenals, through diplomatic agreements or unilateral action
The treaty focused on weapons reduction to promote global peace and stability.
O tratado focou na redução de armamentos para promover paz e estabilidade global.
2. A policy or initiative aimed at limiting the proliferation and stockpiling of arms
Both nations agreed to implement a weapons reduction program over the next decade.
Ambas as nações concordaram em implementar um programa de redução de armamentos na próxima década.
Synonyms
arms reductiondisarmamentarms controlweapon limitationmilitary downsizing
Antonyms
arms buildupweapons proliferationmilitary expansionarmament increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de armamentos
Standard term used in diplomatic and political contexts
São Paulo
redução de armas
Common colloquial variant in media and academic discussions
Portugal
redução de armamentos
Official term used in European diplomatic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

arms control agreement
nuclear non-proliferation treaty
strategic arms reduction talks
peace through strength
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