Armament
/ˈɑːrməmənt/
nounIntermediate📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
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The process of equipping a military force with weapons and other materials; the weapons and equipment themselves.
/ˈɑːrməmənt/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
Military equipment
The nation's armament was a source of both pride and concern.
💡 Simply: Weapons and military equipment.
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Modern armament is incredibly sophisticated.
How It's Used
Military
"The country increased its armament in response to the threat."
Politics
"The debate centered on nuclear armament and its implications."
From Old French *armament, from armer "to arm", from Latin arma "weapons".
The term 'armament' has been used in military contexts for centuries, gaining prominence during periods of increased global conflict.
Memory tip
Remember 'arm' – armament is all about equipping with arms.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"weapons"
Base: arm
heavy armamentnuclear armamentconventional armamentarmament race
Common misspellings
armimentarnament
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