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demob

verb
de·mob | \(ˌ)dē-ˈmäb, di-\

Definition of demob 

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

chiefly British

: demobilize

demob

noun

Definition of demob (Entry 2 of 2)

chiefly British

: the act or process of demobilizing

First Known Use of demob

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

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