Nondefense

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Unrelated to military defense not-comparable

    "A more immediate concern, therefore, is to figure how more of the $250 million earmarked for Chicago might be spent on nondefense items."

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"A more immediate concern, therefore, is to figure how more of the $250 million earmarked for Chicago might be spent on nondefense items."

Etymology

From non- + defense.

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