demilitarize

[ dee-mil-i-tuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·mil·i·ta·rized, de·mil·i·ta·riz·ing.

1. to deprive of military character; free from militarism.
2. to place under civil instead of military control.
3. to forbid military use of (a border zone).

demilitarize

/ diːˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪz /

verb

1. to remove any military presence or function in (an area)

   demilitarized zone

2. to free of military character, purpose, etc

   11 regiments were demilitarized

Derived Forms

• deˌmilitariˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• de·mili·ta·ri·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demilitarize¹

First recorded in 1880–85; de- + militarize

Example Sentences

More recently, Israeli officials have said they also seek to demilitarize Hamas.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

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