mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of mobilizing

2

: the state of being mobilized

Synonyms of mobilization

• rallying
• rally

Examples of mobilization in a Sentence

called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic

Recent Examples on the Web

The administration certainly did not expect the mass mobilizations against the deployment of National Guard troops and the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection as a roving paramilitary force. —Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

This framing has generated concern among many American Christians and spurred political mobilization on their behalf. —Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026

Under Ukrainian law, all men between the ages of 25 and 60 are subject to mobilization. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

At least 2,000 paratroopers have received mobilization orders, as confirmed by NPR. —March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mobilization

• counter-mobilization

Rhymes for mobilization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion

variants also British mobilisation

ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act or process of mobilizing

mobilization of glycogen

2

: the state of being mobilized