Meaning Of The Word Peace dividend

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peace dividend
The peace dividend is the economic benefit that was expected in the world after the end of the Cold War, as a result of money previously spent on defence and arms becoming available for other purposes.

peace dividend in American English
money cut by a government from its defense budget as a result of the cessation of hostilities with other countries

peace dividend in British English
noun: additional money available to a government from cuts in defence expenditure because of the end of a period of hostilities

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