civilianization

ci·vil·ian·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-vil-yuh-nahyz]
- /sɪˈvɪl yəˌnaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-vil-yuh-nahyz]
- /sɪˈvɪl yəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of civilianization word

noun civilianization the conversion from military to civilian status 3
verb with object civilianization to assign to civilians or place under civilian direction or control: a decision to civilianize the teaching of history at the naval academy. 1
verb with object civilianization to make less military in form or character: He charged that the union movement is civilianizing the army. 1
noun civilianization The act or process of civilianizing. 1

See all 4 definitions of civilianization

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Origin of civilianization

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; civilian + -ize

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Parts of speech for Civilianization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Civilianization

civilianization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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