ci·vil·ian·ize
sə-ˈvil-yə-ˌnīz 
civilianized; civilianizing
: to convert from military to civilian status or control
ci·vil·ian·i·za·tion
variants
also British civilianisation
sə-ˌvil-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən
-ˌnī-ˈzā-
plural -s
: the action of civilianizing
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Alison Dirr,
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Police Chief Jeffrey Norman has long voiced general support for further civilianizing the department.
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Alison Dirr,
Journal Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2023
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“Civilianize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilianize. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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