demilitarisation

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Synonyms: demilitarization, remilitarisation, militarisation, remilitarization

Antonyms: demilitarization, remilitarisation, militarisation, remilitarization

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Noun

1. The reduction of the [[armed forces]] of a [[state]] or other [[political entity]] in its entire [[territory]], usually at the end of hostilities or as part of a treaty. {{antonyms|en|militarization}}
2. The elimination of the armed forces of a state or other political entity from a specific area in its territory, usually at the end of hostilities or as part of a treaty, such as in the case of [[demilitarized zone]]s.
3. The conversion of a military or paramilitary force into a civilian one.

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