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counterproliferation

counterproliferation

7.7
Describing actions to stop the spread of dangerous weapons like nuclear arms
  • adjective
  • /ˌkaʊntərprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : contraproliferación
  • The government announced new counterproliferation measures to stop the illegal trade of nuclear materials.

Examples

  • International cooperation is essential for effective counterproliferation efforts against chemical weapons.

  • The agency specializes in counterproliferation strategies to prevent the spread of dangerous technologies.

  • The counterproliferation policy is crucial.

  • Countries must adopt counterproliferation measures!

  • The government announced new counterproliferation measures to stop the illegal trade of nuclear materials.

  • International cooperation is essential for effective counterproliferation efforts against chemical weapons.

  • The agency specializes in counterproliferation strategies to prevent the spread of dangerous technologies.

Antonyms

proliferation
  • Specialized
78 9.5

A rapid increase in the number or amount of something

Surface Forms

counterproliferation positive

Morphology

counterproliferation = proliferation (transparent) = counter + proliferation

Formed by the productive prefix 'counter-' (meaning 'against') applied to 'proliferation', so the meaning 'opposing the spread' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word counterproliferation comes from counter- meaning 'against' and proliferation meaning 'spreading', like in proliferate or prolific. So a counterproliferation policy is one that acts 'against the spread' of weapons.