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单词 demilitarize
释义

demilitarize

verb

de·​mil·​i·​ta·​rize (ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce demilitarize (audio)
di-
demilitarized; demilitarizing; demilitarizes

transitive verb

1
a
: to do away with the military organization or potential of
b
: to prohibit (something, such as a zone or frontier area) from being used for military purposes
2
: to rid of military characteristics or uses
demilitarization
(ˌ)dē-ˌmi-lə-t(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce demilitarize (audio)
di-
noun

Synonyms

  • disarm
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Example Sentences

the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war
Recent Examples on the Web The complete resolution is for Russians to get out, to implement the recommendations of the UAIA (sp?) and to demilitarize the plant, which means that Russians should leave. CBS News, 11 Sep. 2022 Ukrainian and Western officials have called on Russia to demilitarize the area in order to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Kyiv is seeking international assistance to try and demilitarize the area. Derek Gatopoulos, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 World leaders have called on the Russians to demilitarize the plant. Paul Byrne, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Aug. 2022 World leaders have called on the Russians to demilitarize the plant. Paul Byrne, ajc, 29 Aug. 2022 Ivan Nechayev, a spokesman for the Russian foreign ministry, rejected a proposal to demilitarize the area around the plant, Reuters reported. Christine Fernando, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell renewed a call to Russia to fully demilitarize the area around the plant. Derek Gatopoulos, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell renewed a call to Russia to fully demilitarize the area around the plant. Derek Gatopoulos, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

demilitarize

verb

as in to demobilize
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 & Similar Words

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  • demobilize
  • disarm
  • denuclearize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • militarize
  • arm
  • weapon
  • equip
  • mobilize
  • reequip
  • mechanize
  • embattle
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