demobilized
|de-mo-bil-ized|
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/diˈmoʊbəˌlaɪzd/
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/diˈməʊbɪlaɪzd/
(demobilize)
release from service
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demobilize' originates from French, specifically the word 'démobiliser,' where 'dé-' meant 'away' and 'mobiliser' meant 'to mobilize.'
Historical Evolution
'démobiliser' transformed into the English word 'demobilize' in the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to release from military service,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'demobilize'.
The troops were demobilized after the war ended.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45