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demilitarize

de·mil·i·ta·rize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-mil-i-tuh-rahyz]
    • /diˈmɪl ɪ təˌraɪz/
    • /ˌdiːˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-mil-i-tuh-rahyz]
    • /diˈmɪl ɪ təˌraɪz/

Definitions of demilitarize word

  • verb demilitarize To demilitarize an area means to ensure that all military forces are removed from it. 3
  • verb demilitarize to remove any military presence or function in (an area) 3
  • verb demilitarize to free of military character, purpose, etc 3
  • verb transitive demilitarize to free from organized military control 3
  • verb transitive demilitarize to take away the military power or character of 3
  • verb with object demilitarize to deprive of military character; free from militarism. 1
See all 13 definitions of demilitarize

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Origin of demilitarize

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; de- + militarize

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Parts of speech for Demilitarize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Demilitarize

demilitarize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

demilitarize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for demilitarize

verb demilitarize

  • disband — to break up or dissolve (an organization): They disbanded the corporation.
  • shut down — to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
  • shut off — the act or time of shutting or closing.
  • decommission — When something such as a nuclear reactor or a large machine is decommissioned, it is taken to pieces because it is no longer going to be used.
  • deactivate — If someone deactivates an explosive device or an alarm, they make it harmless or impossible to operate.
All 35 Synonyms of demilitarize

Antonyms for demilitarize

verb demilitarize

  • increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
  • incite — to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot.
  • release — to lease again.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
All 20 Antonyms of demilitarize

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