demilitarize
verb [T] (UK usually demilitarise) /ˌdiːˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪz/
/-t̬ɚ-/ Definition
› to remove military forces from an area: A demilitarized zone has been created on the border between the warring countries.Stopping fighting demilitarization (UK usually demilitarisation) /diːˌmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
/diːˌmɪl.ɪ.t̬ɚ.əˈ-/ noun [C or U]
/diːˌmɪl.ɪ.t̬ɚ.əˈ-/ noun [C or U] (Definition of demilitarize verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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