demobilization
noun
the act of disbanding troops or an army or other fighting force.
demobilisation
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a variation of
demobilization.
Example Sentences
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President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to allow for some demobilisation in the coming months, though no details have been published.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
He says he is ready to fight but not without a plan for demobilisation.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
The demobilisation issue will now be considered in a separate bill, parliament officials said.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2024
The letter asks the mission to develop an urgent plan to "initiate processes for reintegration, demobilisation and disarmament of the Rapid Support Forces and the armed movements".
From Reuters ● Oct. 4, 2022
It was my lot to fill up army forms; of what variety I cannot remember save that they were of a jaundicy colour and connected with the men's demobilisation.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, September 22, 1920 by Sir Owen Seaman
