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View synonyms for demilitarize
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).
demilitarize
/ diːˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪz /
verb
- to remove any military presence or function in (an area)
demilitarized zone
- to free of military character, purpose, etc
11 regiments were demilitarized
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Derived Forms
- deˌmilitariˈzation, noun
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Other Words From
- de·mili·ta·ri·zation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of demilitarize1
First recorded in 1880–85; de- + militarize
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Example Sentences
More recently, Israeli officials have said they also seek to demilitarize Hamas.
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