Phrase guide

arms control

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Restrictions upon the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

a limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: limitation, restriction

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 軍備控制 /军备控制 (jūnbèi kòngzhì) — restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction
  • Finnish: asevalvonta — restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction
  • French: contrôle des armements — restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction
  • German: Rüstungskontrolle — restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction
  • Japanese: 軍備管理 (gunbi kanri) — restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction
  • Malay: kawalan senjata — restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction
  • Portuguese: controle/controlo de armas/armamentos/armamento — restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction