die Entwaffnung, -en
disarmament
Das Wegnehmen oder Abschaffen von Waffen, damit niemand mehr damit kämpfen oder Schaden machen kann.
Definition & Meaning
The word Entwaffnung refers to the act or process of removing weapons from an individual, a group, or an armed force. It carries two primary connotations:
- Military/Political: The act of disarming a military force, a nation, or a rebel group to prevent conflict or enforce peace. It is the process of collecting, disposing of, or reducing weapons.
- Physical/Tactical: The immediate action of taking a weapon away from an attacker during a physical altercation (e.g., in self-defense or police training).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Gender: Feminine (die Entwaffnung)
- Plural: Die Entwaffnungen
Word Origin: The word is a nominalization of the verb entwaffnen. It is composed of the prefix ent- (indicating removal or reversal) and the noun Waffe (weapon). The suffix -ung turns the verb into a noun describing the process or the result of that action.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Abrüstung (specifically used for international military reduction)
- Entwaffnen (the verb form)
- Demilitarisierung
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Entwaffnung der Soldaten ist wichtig.noun
The disarmament of the soldiers is important.
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