non-proliferation

A form of nonproliferation — Opposition to the spread of something, especially nuclear weapons.

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Meanings

nounnon-proliferation (plural non-proliferations)

plural non-proliferations

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of nonproliferation.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons)

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proliferation
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Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

non-proliferation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/non-proliferation

MLA

“non-proliferation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/non-proliferation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “non-proliferation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/non-proliferation.

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