demobilize
[dee-moh-buh-lahyz]
- to disband (troops, an army, etc.).
- to discharge (a person) from military service.
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Also especially British, de·mo·bi·lise.
Origin of demobilize
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Contemporary Examples of demobilization
Demobilization at the end of the war, that fall, made matters even worse.
Historical Examples of demobilization
For there will, then, I added, be no demobilization but an armed conflict.
England and GermanyEmile Joseph Dillon
There was talk about his demobilization, and his music, and the Schola Cantorum.
Three SoldiersJohn Dos Passos
The period of demobilization and reconversion is fraught with uncertainties.
State of the Union Addresses of Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman
In ordinary circumstances, the demobilization, following upon the naval exercises, was to have begun on this Monday morning.
The Heroic Record of the British NavyArchibald Hurd
Christopher has his post still at the Censors office, and wont, Im afraid, get his demobilization for some time.
Christmas Roses and Other StoriesAnne Douglas Sedgwick
demobilize
demobilise
- to disband, as troops, etc
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Word Origin and History for demobilization
1866; see demobilize + -ation.
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