Nonproliferation
noun
noun ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Opposition to the spread of something, especially nuclear weapons. uncountable, usually
"Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty"
- 2 the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons) wordnet
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More examples"It is crucial that we fine-tune the dialogue on strategic stability and global security and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction."
Etymology
From non- + proliferation.