English Explanatory Dictionary

demobilize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To release someone from military duty, especially after a war.
  2. To disband troops, or remove them from a war footing.

Pronunciation

/diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-demobilize.wav

Word forms

demobilize demobilizes demobilizing demobilized demobilise

Etymology

From de- + mobilize.

Related words

demobilization

Derived words

demobilizee demobilizer
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