arms reduction
nounUK /ɑːmz rɪˈdʌkʃən/
US /ɑːrmz rɪˈdʌkʃən/
Arms reduction means countries agree to have fewer weapons.
The two nations signed a treaty for arms reduction.
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2. A decrease in the number of soldiers and military equipment.
The budget cuts led to arms reduction across the region.
3. The process of limiting the production of new weapons.
Arms reduction talks focused on stopping new missile production.
4. A policy goal of making the world safer by having fewer guns and bombs.
Many groups support arms reduction to prevent wars.