demilitarize

de·mil·i·ta·rize

verb \(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz, di-\

Definition of DEMILITARIZE

transitive verb

1

a : to do away with the military organization or potential of b : to prohibit (as a zone or frontier area) from being used for military purposes

2

: to rid of military characteristics or uses

— de·mil·i·tar·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌmi-lə-t(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən, di-\ noun

Examples of DEMILITARIZE

1. <the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally>

First Known Use of DEMILITARIZE

1883

Related to DEMILITARIZE

Synonyms: disarm

Antonyms: arm, militarize

Related Words: demobilize; denuclearize

Near Antonyms: equip, reequip, weapon; embattle, mechanize, mobilize

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Rhymes with DEMILITARIZE

Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize