nuclear-free zone

American  

[noo-klee-er-free zohn, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ərˈfri ˌzoʊn, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. any area in which nuclear weapons, power plants, or materials are not allowed.

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nuclear-free zone British  

noun

1. an area barred, esp by local authorities, to the storage or deployment of nuclear weapons

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nuclear-free zone Cultural  

1. An area in which nuclear weapons, by choice of the residents, may not be moved or stored. A number of areas around the world, such as New Zealand, have declared themselves nuclear-free zones, or have attempted to.

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Pronunciation

See nuclear ( def. ).

Example Sentences

Indonesian officials have said they want to have a nuclear-free zone around its territory.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023

However, Ardern said the nuclear-powered submarines would not be allowed in New Zealand waters under a 1984 nuclear-free zone policy.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2021

Recognized as one of the United States’ most liberal cities, Takoma Park allows noncitizens to vote in local elections if they have a green card and years ago declared itself a nuclear-free zone.

From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2017

They could not agree on a future meeting because of disagreements over a proposal to make the Middle East a nuclear-free zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2015

Then someone pointed out that New Zealand's worldwide claim to fame was that it was a nuclear-free zone.

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