AUKUS

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A security treaty between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States; for the construction of nuclear submarines in Australia, and cooperation on cybersecurity and espionage technology; to contain the rise of China in the Indo-Pacific region.
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  1. Alternative form of AUKUS.

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːkəs/

Word forms

AUKUS

Etymology

Blend of AU + UK + US; acronym of Australia + United Kingdom + United States of America; coined in 2021.

Related words

ANZUS AU AUSCANNZUKUS UK UKUSA US ECHELON FVEY NATO NORAD SEATO
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