demobilize
|de-mo-bil-ize|
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/diˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/
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/diˈməʊbɪlaɪz/
release from service
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demobilize' originates from French, specifically the word 'démobiliser,' where 'dé-' meant 'away' and 'mobiliser' meant 'to mobilize.'
Historical Evolution
'démobiliser' transformed into the English word 'demobilize' in the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to release from military service,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to disband or discharge troops from military service, especially at the end of a war.
After the peace treaty was signed, the government began to demobilize the army.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45