demobilization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The disorganization or disarming of troops which have previously been mobilized or called into active service; the change from a war footing to a peace footing; the act of demobilizing.

Pronunciation

/diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-demobilization.wav

Word forms

demobilization demobilizations demobilisation

Etymology

From de- + mobilization or demobilize + -ation.

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