DEMILITARIZATIONS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of demilitarization

as in disarmament

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

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verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz

as in to disarm

to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war

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Ike, always comprehensive in vision, also achieved the demilitarization of Antarctica. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 The treaty also deployed the Multinational Force and Observers in 1982 to monitor Sinai’s demilitarization. — Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

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Zelensky has said that Ukrainian forces would be willing to leave the eastern part of the country if Russian troops also withdraw and the area becomes demilitarized, with an international coalition monitoring the region. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025 Under the 1979 treaty, the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula bordering southern Israel was largely demilitarized. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for demilitarization

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disarmament

Noun

Nuclear disarmament obligations must be fulfilled completely and verifiably.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
But none of that has happened, and Hamas rejected a new disarmament proposal in March that would force it to give up its tunnel network as well as rockets, heavy munitions, explosive devices and assault rifles before any Israel withdrawal.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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