English Explanatory Dictionary

civilianize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert from military or law enforcement to civilian operation or control.
  2. To change the status of (a member of the armed forces) to that of a civilian.

Word forms

civilianize civilianizes civilianizing civilianized

Etymology

From civilian + -ize.

Related words

civilianization
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