demilitarize
|de-mil-i-ta-rize|
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/diˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪz/
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/diˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
removal of military presence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demilitarize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'militarize' from 'military', which is derived from Latin 'militaris'.
Historical Evolution
'militaris' transformed into the French word 'militaire', and eventually became the modern English word 'military', leading to 'militarize' and then 'demilitarize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove military presence', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove military forces from an area or to prohibit military forces in a region.
The treaty required both countries to demilitarize the border region.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42