verb
- to remove military forces, weapons, or fortifications from a region or territory
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'demilitarize'; often used in international agreements and peace treaties
Examples
- The treaty required both nations to demilitarise the border region.
- International observers were sent to ensure the zone was properly demilitarised.
- The government agreed to demilitarise the disputed territory as part of the peace accord.
- After the conflict ended, the military withdrew to demilitarise the area.
- The demilitarised zone served as a buffer between the two countries.