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Meaning of conventional weaponry | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Destructive implements of warfare which are not nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological in nature.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français armement conventionnel

Examples

“The French initiative calls for the elimination of chemical weapons, a ban on production of biological arms and the reduction of nuclear arsenals. As for conventional weaponry, the plan aims to establish "a balance of forces" in each region of the world.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

conventional weapons conventional wisdom conventional wisdoms conventionalisation conventionalisations Conventionalism