civilianize

 
Pronunciation: /sɪˈvɪlj(ə)nʌɪz/
(also civilianise)

verb

[with object]
  • make (something) non-military in character or function: the president plans to civilianize the country by reducing the army’s strength

Derivatives

civilianization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun