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Nuclear deterrent
/njˈuːkliə dɪtˈɜːɹəns/
/nˈuːklɪɹ dɪtˈɜːɹəns/Nuclear deterrent
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a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks
nuclear deterrent
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Example
The country's nuclear deterrent strategy includes submarines armed with ballistic missiles.
During the Cold War, both superpowers relied on nuclear deterrents to prevent direct conflict.
The concept of nuclear deterrent hinges on the principle of mutually assured destruction.
The policy of nuclear deterrent aims to dissuade potential adversaries from launching attacks by maintaining a credible nuclear arsenal.
