noun
- the prevention of an increase or spread of something, especially nuclear weapons
Usage: often used in political and international relations contexts
Examples
- The treaty focuses on nuclear nonproliferation.
- Nonproliferation efforts have been successful in some regions.
- The country signed the nonproliferation agreement.
- International nonproliferation policies aim to reduce global threats.
- The nonproliferation regime includes strict monitoring procedures.
- Diplomats discussed nonproliferation measures at the summit.