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

Although Republicans remained a minority in the early 1990s, demographic change, evangelical mobilization and suburban realignment were steadily improving their prospects. — Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Advertisement Even while carrying an extraordinary load—from mobilization and reconstruction to displacement and missile defense—the Israeli government moved to cushion the households closest to the blast. — Frayda Leibtag, Time, 13 July 2026

Infighting and disagreements over how to best fight chavismo led to cycles of mobilization, protesting democratic elections, and failed negotiations. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power, the organizer behind the Kimmel mobilization. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 July 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