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
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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
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Recent Examples of demilitarization
Alastair Gale,
Bloomberg,
13 Mar. 2026
For a third year in a row, many Palestinians living in Gaza are currently observing Ramadan from tents amid the rubble of their former homes, with reconstruction among the monumental challenges that lie ahead for the peace process, as well as securing the demilitarization of Hamas.
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Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
That phase includes limited border reopenings, efforts to demilitarize Gaza and discussions over postwar governance.
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Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
As Japan’s occupying power after World War II, the United States undertook a sweeping demilitarization of the country.
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Alastair Gale,
Bloomberg,
13 Mar. 2026
For a third year in a row, many Palestinians living in Gaza are currently observing Ramadan from tents amid the rubble of their former homes, with reconstruction among the monumental challenges that lie ahead for the peace process, as well as securing the demilitarization of Hamas.
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Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Then there is the intent to demilitarize Ukraine.
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Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
That phase includes limited border reopenings, efforts to demilitarize Gaza and discussions over postwar governance.
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Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demilitarization
disarmament
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Hezbollah is unlikely to agree to any plan that would include its disarmament throughout the country.
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Hezbollah is unlikely to agree to any plan that would include its disarmament throughout the country.
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“Demilitarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demilitarization. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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