demilitarize
/diˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
verb
- To remove military forces or weapons from an area.
- After the war, the United Nations helped demilitarize the region.
- The treaty required both sides to demilitarize the disputed island.
- The two countries agreed to demilitarize the border to reduce tensions.
- To change something from a military to a civilian purpose or character.
- They decided to demilitarize the police force by reducing its access to heavy weapons.
- The organization works to demilitarize schools by removing military training programs.
- The government plans to demilitarize the old army base and turn it into a park.
Synonyms
Antonyms