demilitarise meaning

UK US /diˈmɪlətɚaɪz/ 5 syllables

demilitarise (verb): do away with the military organization and potential of.

Spelling: demilitarise (British) · demilitarize (American)

demilitarise has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

demilitarise as a verb

  1. do away with the military organization and potential of

    Synonyms: demilitarize

    Opposite: militarise

    Type of: disarm

    Kinds: neutralize

  2. remove offensive capability from

    Synonyms: disarm, demilitarize

How to pronounce demilitarise

demilitarise is pronounced /diˈmɪlətɚaɪz/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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