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Definition of armament

armament

/ˈɑːr.mə.mənt/
ar · ma · ment
Plural:armaments
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• noun

1

Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment collectively (often used in the plural).

Example

"The international treaty placed strict limits on the production and stockpiling of heavy armaments."

2

The process of equipping military forces with weapons and supplies in preparation for war or defense.

Example

"Historians analyzed how rapid industrial armament across Europe contributed to diplomatic tensions in the early twentieth century."

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• Rhymes for armament

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French 'armement' or directly from Latin 'armamenta' (implements, utensils, or tackle of a ship), derived from the verb 'armare' meaning 'to equip' or 'to arm'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armament. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armament
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