Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

denuclearization

American  
[dee-noo-klee-er-uh-zay-shuhn, dee-nyoo-] / diˈnu kli ər əˈzeɪ ʃən, diˈnyu- /

noun

  1. the act or process of denuclearizing.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Xi hosted Lee at a Chinese state guesthouse that once served as a venue for North Korean denuclearization talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The week before Israel's attack, Trump was pushing diplomacy ahead of another round of planned denuclearization talks in Oman.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2025

In March, senior U.S. officials said that they would be open to exploring “interim steps” toward denuclearization with North Korea, but that the goal of nuclear disarmament remains unchanged.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024

Meeting Wang bilaterally, Park asked for China to play a constructive role in persuading North Korea to halt provocations and take steps toward denuclearization, according to South Korean media.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

North Korea returned to the Six-Party Talks in December 2006 and subsequently signed two agreements on denuclearization.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency