demilitarize

Definition of Demilitarize in English :

1. demilitarise, demilitarize

do away with the military organization and potential of

2. demilitarise, demilitarize, disarm

remove offensive capability from

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Demilitarize

verb (transitive)

1.

to remove any military presence or function in (an area)

demilitarized zone

2.

to free of military character, purpose, etc

11 regiments were demilitarized

verb transitiveWord forms: deˈmilitaˌrized or deˈmilitaˌrizing

1.

to free from organized military control

2.

to take away the military power or character of

tr.v. de·mil·i·ta·rized, de·mil·i·ta·riz·ing, de·mil·i·ta·riz·es

To remove or prohibit military personnel and equipment from (an area). demilitarize a buffer zone between hostile countries.