demobilization
|de-mo-bil-i-za-tion|
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/diˌmoʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/diˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
disbanding troops
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demobilization' originates from the French word 'démobilisation', where 'dé-' meant 'away' and 'mobilisation' referred to 'mobilization'.
Historical Evolution
'démobilisation' transformed into the English word 'demobilization' in the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of disbanding troops', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of disbanding or discharging troops from military service.
After the war, the country began the demobilization of its armed forces.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42