demilitarized
|de-mil-i-ta-rized|
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/diːˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪzd/
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/diːˈmɪlɪtəraɪzd/
(demilitarize)
removal of military presence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demilitarized' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'militarize' from 'military', which comes from Latin 'militaris'.
Historical Evolution
'demilitarize' evolved from the French word 'démilitariser', which was adopted into English in the 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove military presence', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having all military forces removed from an area.
The region was declared a demilitarized zone after the treaty.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 11:22