demilitarize — to remove military forces or weapons from an area, or to prohibit military activity in a region
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove military forces or weapons from an area, or to prohibit military activity in a region
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
Example Sentences
- The peace treaty promised to demilitarize the entire peninsula within five years.
- After years of conflict, both sides agreed to demilitarize the disputed island and turn it into a bird sanctuary.
- The UN peacekeepers were tasked with ensuring that all parties would demilitarize the buffer zone.
demilitarize
VERB[/diːˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/]
to remove military forces or weapons from an area, or to prohibit military activity in a region
The two nations agreed to demilitarize the border, removing tanks and weapons.
Demilitarize the base, then fertilize the space!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines the Latin prefix 'de-' (meaning removal or reversal) with 'military' (from Latin militaris, relating to soldiers or armed forces) and the suffix '-ize' (from Greek -izein, meaning to make or cause). Together, these elements form a verb meaning to remove military forces or weapons from a region or organization.
Breakdown
de- (away, remove) + military (from Latin militaris, relating to armed forces) + -ize (make, cause to become). The suffix '-ize' transforms the noun phrase into a verb expressing the action of removing military character or presence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The peace treaty promised to demilitarize the entire peninsula within five years.”
“After years of conflict, both sides agreed to demilitarize the disputed island and turn it into a bird sanctuary.”
“The UN peacekeepers were tasked with ensuring that all parties would demilitarize the buffer zone.”
“The superhero's secret weapon could instantly demilitarize any army by turning all weapons into flowers.”
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