demilitarize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to deprive of military character; free from militarism.
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to place under civil instead of military control.
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to forbid military use of (a border zone).
verb
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to remove any military presence or function in (an area)
demilitarized zone
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to free of military character, purpose, etc
11 regiments were demilitarized
Other Word Forms
- demilitarization noun
Etymology
Origin of demilitarize
First recorded in 1880–85; de- + militarize
Example Sentences
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The Javelin recovered in this case was not demilitarized, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times
Morgenthau’s plan to demilitarize and deindustrialize Germany was seized upon by the failing Nazi regime as a propaganda tool, and the Truman administration ultimately rejected it.
From Salon
Lebanese officials say they are on pace to demilitarize southern Lebanon as part of the agreement that halted hostility between Israel and Hezbollah in late 2024.
The U.S. is proposing a demilitarized “free economic zone” in the area.
Russia was likely to object to provisions including a demilitarized zone in the Donetsk area, he said.
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