demilitarize
verb (used with object)
to deprive of military character; free from militarism.
demilitarise
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a variation of
demilitarize.
Example Sentences
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The peace plan notably authorises the creation of an international force that would work with Israel and Egypt and newly-trained Palestinian police to help secure border areas and demilitarise Gaza.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
He pledged reforms that would "demilitarise, demonopolise and decentralise" the country.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023
Mr Zelensky said he would support the safety zone if it aimed to demilitarise the territory of the nuclear plant.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2022
The UN secretary general has called on Russia to pull its troops out and demilitarise the area with a "safe perimeter".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2022
"How are we going to make peace? How are we going to eliminate these rockets? How are we going to demilitarise and move towards a different future?" he asked.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 6, 2014
