conelrad

/kɑːnɛlˈræd/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of emergency broadcasting in the United States, introduced in the 1950s, which would switch radio and television broadcasts to emergency stations in the event of an attack.

“During the Cold War, families would tune into conelrad for information and instructions in case of a nuclear attack.”

Synonyms

  • civil defense system
  • emergency broadcasting system

Antonyms

  • disaster prevention system
  • peaceful broadcasting system