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remilitarize

mil·i·ta·rize
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mil-i-tuh-rahyz]
    • /ˈmɪl ɪ təˌraɪz/
    • /ˌriː.ˈmɪ.lɪ.tə.raɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mil-i-tuh-rahyz]
    • /ˈmɪl ɪ təˌraɪz/

Definitions of remilitarize word

  • verb with object remilitarize to equip with armed forces, military supplies, or the like. 1
  • verb with object remilitarize to make military. 1
  • verb with object remilitarize to imbue with militarism. 1
  • verb remilitarize to militarize again; rearm after being disarmed 0
See all 4 definitions of remilitarize

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Origin of remilitarize

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; militar(y) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Remilitarize

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

remilitarize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

remilitarize usage trend in Literature

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