anti-proliferationadj.

Brit. /ˌantiprəlɪfəˈreɪʃn/, U.S. /ˈˌænˌtaɪprəlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˈˌænˌtaɪˌproʊlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˈˌæn(t)iprəlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˈæn(t)iˌproʊlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Etymology: < anti- prefix¹ + proliferation n. Compare slightly earlier non-proliferation n.

1. Designating an agreement or other measure intended to limit or halt the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

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1963 Times 4 July 8/3 We should now press..with all the vigour at our command a proposal for an anti-proliferation agreement.

1967 Listener 16 Feb. 220/1, I don't feel that this anti-proliferation treaty would be a barrier to the development in Europe, in the way that you indicate. Some Europeans want a common defence system.

1977 Washington Post 30 Jan. c6/1 We are in favor of very nearly every arms control and antiproliferation measure Jimmy Carter has espoused.

2004 U.S. News & World Rep. 21 June 62/2 The ban will buy time as G-8 countries try to come up with an antiproliferation plan to prevent future nuclear weapons breakouts.

2. Of or designating a person or group opposed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons, esp. their acquisition by countries currently without them.

ΚΠ

1975 Pacific Affairs 48 174 One Indian defence expert has even accused the two superpowers of a cynical use of the anti-proliferation movement.

1984 Gettysburg (Pa.) Times 21 May 17/2 Anti-proliferation activists note the Soviets have a good record in keeping close watch on nuclear materials they export.

1995 Internat. Herald Tribune 28 Jan. 6/4 If..promises can be safely ignored..the anti-proliferation campaign will have collapsed.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online November 2010).

单词	anti-proliferation
释义	anti-proliferationadj. Brit. /ˌantiprəlɪfəˈreɪʃn/, U.S. /ˈˌænˌtaɪprəlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˈˌænˌtaɪˌproʊlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˈˌæn(t)iprəlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˈæn(t)iˌproʊlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ Etymology: < anti- prefix¹ + proliferation n. Compare slightly earlier non-proliferation n. 1. Designating an agreement or other measure intended to limit or halt the proliferation of nuclear weapons. ΚΠ 1963 Times 4 July 8/3 We should now press..with all the vigour at our command a proposal for an anti-proliferation agreement. 1967 Listener 16 Feb. 220/1, I don't feel that this anti-proliferation treaty would be a barrier to the development in Europe, in the way that you indicate. Some Europeans want a common defence system. 1977 Washington Post 30 Jan. c6/1 We are in favor of very nearly every arms control and antiproliferation measure Jimmy Carter has espoused. 2004 U.S. News & World Rep. 21 June 62/2 The ban will buy time as G-8 countries try to come up with an antiproliferation plan to prevent future nuclear weapons breakouts. 2. Of or designating a person or group opposed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons, esp. their acquisition by countries currently without them. ΚΠ 1975 Pacific Affairs 48 174 One Indian defence expert has even accused the two superpowers of a cynical use of the anti-proliferation movement. 1984 Gettysburg (Pa.) Times 21 May 17/2 Anti-proliferation activists note the Soviets have a good record in keeping close watch on nuclear materials they export. 1995 Internat. Herald Tribune 28 Jan. 6/4 If..promises can be safely ignored..the anti-proliferation campaign will have collapsed. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online November 2010). < adj.1963
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