demobilization

American  

[dee-moh-buh-lahy-zey-shuhn] / diˌmoʊ bə laɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, demobilisation

noun

1. the act of disbanding troops or an army or other fighting force.

   Three days later, the officer assumed command of the Second Division until its demobilization in August 1919.

   Many attempts have been made to reach a negotiated settlement, but the government has achieved only partial demobilization of the rebel forces.

2. the act of discharging someone from military service.

   The soldiers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the military service, and many of them have demanded demobilization.

3. the act of disbanding an operation or taking machinery, people, etc., out of active service.

   The organization provides expertise and support in all aspects of the program life cycle, including identification, proposal, transition, execution, and demobilization.

   The mobilization and demobilization of mobile thermal treatment systems can be costly and time consuming.

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Other Word Forms

• nondemobilization noun

Etymology

Origin of demobilization

de- ( def. ) + mobilization ( def. )

Example Sentences

In the letter to the peace commissioner of Colombia -- where he is in prison -- Larry Alvarez, alias "Larry Changa," asks to help "facilitate rapprochement and build a viable demobilization route."

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

That included $71 million for food and other basic necessities, $37 million in payroll, $4 million in logistic supplies, $3.5 million in travel and $1.5 million in demobilization costs, Newsom’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

However, those feelings cannot be allowed to linger too long and lead to demobilization and surrender.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

And we know it will take time and capital to reverse a generation-long demobilization that appeared to be a good idea at the time.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023

Of this fact they furnish a striking proof by placing foremost among their demands the complete demobilization of the Greek army in order to insure to the Greek people tranquillity and peace.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War by Churchill, Allen L. (Allen Leon)

Related Words

• demilitarization