demilitarize
[ dee-mil-i-tuh-rahyz ]
verb (used with object),de·mil·i·ta·rized, de·mil·i·ta·riz·ing.
to deprive of military character; free from militarism.
to place under civil instead of military control.
to forbid military use of (a border zone).
Origin of demilitarize
1First recorded in 1880–85; de- + militarize
- Also especially British, de·mil·i·ta·rise .
Other words from demilitarize
- de·mil·i·ta·ri·za·tion, noun
Words Nearby demilitarize
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How to use demilitarize in a sentence
More recently, Israeli officials have said they also seek to demilitarize Hamas.
Israel Tells Hamas: You Can Keep Your Rockets | Eli Lake, Josh Rogin | July 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for demilitarize
demilitarize
demilitarise
/ (diːˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪz) /
verb(tr)
to remove any military presence or function in (an area): demilitarized zone
to free of military character, purpose, etc: 11 regiments were demilitarized
Derived forms of demilitarize
- demilitarization or demilitarisation, noun
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