: the act or process of demobilizing: such as
a
: the reduction (as of forces, equipment, or resources) from a war basis to a peace basis
the rapid demobilization of factories
b
: the disarming of troops previously mobilized
demonstrations against the slowness of demobilization—Current Biography
c
: release from the armed services
upon demobilization he entered local politics
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“Demobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demobilize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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