rearmament

UK
/riːˈɑː.mə.mənt/
US
/riˈɑr.mə.mənt/

Translations

rearmamentnoun
rearmaments
pl
The country is focusing on the rearmament of its military forces.
Страна сосредоточена на перевооружении своих вооруженных сил.
Additional translations
Synonyms
military expansion
arms buildup
rearmament program
rearmamentadjective
UK
/riːˈɑː.mə.mənt/
US
/riˈɑr.mə.mənt/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "rearmament program"); treated as relational adjective.

Definitions

rearmamentnoun
The process of building up a new stock of military weapons and equipment.
The country's rearmament was seen as a response to growing regional tensions.
The act of arming a country, military force, etc., again after it has been disarmed or reduced in strength.
The sudden rearmament of the former rebels worried the international community.
rearmamentadjective
Relating to or intended for rearmament.
Parliament approved additional funds for rearmament expenditures.