Synonyms of demilitarization

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noun

as in disarmament

the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons

the demilitarization of some formerly warlike nations that occurred in the aftermath of World War II

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disarmament
• demobilization
• denuclearization

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• militarization
• armament
• equipment
• mobilization
• mechanization
• reequipment

demilitarize

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verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz 

as in to disarm

to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of

the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disarm
• demobilize
• denuclearize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• militarize
• arm
• weapon
• equip
• mobilize
• reequip
• mechanize
• embattle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demilitarization

Noun

The demilitarization proposal was handed over to Hamas last week in Cairo, an additional official in the region said. — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026

As Japan’s occupying power after World War II, the United States undertook a sweeping demilitarization of the country. — Alastair Gale, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026

Verb

Somebody has to then-- demilitarize Gaza. — CBS News, 10 May 2026

Then there is the intent to demilitarize Ukraine. — Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026