antiproliferation
[ an-tee-pruh-lif-uh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌæn ti prəˌlɪf əˈreɪ ʃən /
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adjective
opposing an increase in nuclear weapons, especially in allowing additional countries to obtain them.
taking or containing measures to curb nuclear proliferation: to sign the antiproliferation treaty.
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Origin of antiproliferation
First recorded in 1975–80; anti- + proliferation
Words nearby antiproliferation
antipole, antipollution, antipope, antiport, antipoverty, antiproliferation, antiproliferative, antiprothrombin, antiproton, antipruritic, antipsychiatry
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