demilitarize
verb (used with object)
to deprive of military character; free from militarism.
has been demilitarizing
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present perfect progressiveof demilitarize (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Argentina, which has been demilitarizing, was worried at the thought of the jets' being sold to its neighbor Chile.
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