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DMZ

American  
  1. demilitarized zone.


DMZ British  

abbreviation

  1. demilitarized zone

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It is now an attraction for visitors to the nearby DMZ separating the two countries, and the line's former terminus -- Wonsan -- lies in North Korea.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

South Korea’s military said the North Korean soldier crossed the DMZ on Tuesday night.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

The studio is also overhauling DMZ, its extraction-style multiplayer mode, and introducing a new 'Frontlines' system designed to make battles feel more dynamic and reactive.

From BBC May 29, 2026

To preserve the most important fragments, we may need to establish buffer zones — think of them as the DMZ between nature and humanity — or find other ways to mitigate ongoing risks.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2024

All the way from Saigon north to the DMZ.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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