Demilitarizations — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Demilitarizations
Demilitarizations (verb)
- to do away with the military organization or potential of
- to prohibit (something, such as a zone or frontier area) from being used for military purposes
- to rid of military characteristics or uses
Demilitarizations (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons
"the demilitarization of some formerly warlike nations that occurred in the aftermath of World War II"
Demilitarizations (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of
"the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Demilitarizations
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Demilitarizations
Words with the opposite meaning of Demilitarizations:
Near Antonyms of Demilitarizations
Word Forms of Demilitarizations
Inflections: demilitarized, demilitarizing, demilitarizes
Derived words: demilitarization (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Demilitarizations
First known use: 1883
Frequently Asked Questions about Demilitarizations
What does "Demilitarizations" mean?
"Demilitarizations" means to do away with the military organization or potential of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to do away with the military organization or potential of. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Demilitarizations"?
Other words for "Demilitarizations" include disarmament and disarm. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Demilitarizations" you intend.
What is the opposite of "Demilitarizations"?
Antonyms of "Demilitarizations" include armament, militarization, arm and militarize. Near antonyms include equipment, reequipment, mechanization and mobilization.
How do you use "Demilitarizations" in a sentence?
Examples of "Demilitarizations" in a sentence: "the demilitarization of some formerly warlike nations that occurred in the aftermath of World War II"; "the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war".
Is "Demilitarizations" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Demilitarizations" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Demilitarizations"?
"Demilitarizations" is pronounced /(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz/ and divided into syllables as de·mil·i·ta·rize.
What is the origin of the word "Demilitarizations"?
First known use: 1883.
What is another word for "Demilitarizations" meaning "the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons"?
When "Demilitarizations" (noun) means the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons, synonyms include disarmament. Opposites in this sense include armament and militarization.