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nuclear deterrent
/nˈuːklɪɹ dɪtˈɜːɹəns/
/njˈuːkliə 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
Examples
The policy of nuclear deterrent aims to dissuade potential adversaries from launching attacks by maintaining a credible nuclear arsenal.
During the Cold War, both superpowers relied on nuclear deterrents to prevent direct conflict.
