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demobilize

Syllabification: (de·mo·bi·lize)
Pronunciation: /dēˈmōbəˌlīz/

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Definition of demobilize

verb

[with object] (usually be demobilized)
  • take (troops) out of active service, typically at the end of a war:he was demobilized in February 1946
  • [no object] cease military operations:Germany demanded that they demobilize within twelve hours

Derivatives

demobilization

Pronunciation: /-ˌmōbəliˈzāSHən/

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French démobiliser, from dé- (expressing reversal) + mobiliser 'mobilize'

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