demilitarize

[ dee-mil-i-tuh-rahyz ]
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verb (used with object),de·mil·i·ta·rized, de·mil·i·ta·riz·ing.
  1. to deprive of military character; free from militarism.

  2. to place under civil instead of military control.

  1. to forbid military use of (a border zone).

Origin of demilitarize

1
First recorded in 1880–85; de- + militarize
  • Also especially British, de·mil·i·ta·rise .

Other words from demilitarize

  • de·mil·i·ta·ri·za·tion, noun

Words Nearby demilitarize

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British Dictionary definitions for demilitarize

demilitarize

demilitarise

/ (diːˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪz) /


verb(tr)
  1. to remove any military presence or function in (an area): demilitarized zone

  2. to free of military character, purpose, etc: 11 regiments were demilitarized

Derived forms of demilitarize

  • demilitarization or demilitarisation, noun

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