demilitarisation
1 antonym for demilitarisation — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The reduction or removal of a state's armed forces from all or part of its territory, usually after fighting ends or under a treaty.
Antonyms
militarisation
How to use demilitarisation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
demilitarisation of a zone
demilitarisation process
gradual demilitarisation
demilitarisation talks
It's a formal term used mainly in politics, diplomacy and military contexts.
Etymology
Demilitarisation adds the prefix de-, showing removal or reversal, to militarisation.
Full origin of demilitarisation →Frequently asked questions
What does demilitarisation mean?
It means reducing or removing a state's armed forces from an area, or turning a military force into a civilian one.
What is the opposite of demilitarisation?
Militarisation is its antonym, referring to building up armed forces rather than reducing them.
What is a demilitarised zone?
It's an area where armed forces have been removed or reduced, often as part of a treaty ending hostilities.
