English Explanatory Dictionary

demilitarize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove troops from (an area).
  2. To prevent troops from entering (an area).
  3. To return (an area) to civilian control, after military control.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vanderdecken-demilitarize.wav

Word forms

demilitarize demilitarizes demilitarizing demilitarized demilitarise

Etymology

From de- + militarize.

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