demobilization

[ˌdiːməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən]

demobilization Definition

  • 1the process of discharging soldiers from military service and returning them to civilian status
  • 2the process of disbanding a military force or reducing its size

Using demobilization: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "demobilization" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The demobilization of troops after the war was a slow process.

  • Example

    The government announced the demobilization of the army.

  • Example

    The demobilization of the navy was completed in two phases.

demobilization Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for demobilization

Phrases with demobilization

  • the process of fully discharging all soldiers from military service and returning them to civilian status

    Example

    The country's complete demobilization took several months.

  • the process of discharging only some of the soldiers from military service and returning them to civilian status

    Example

    The government announced a partial demobilization of the army.

  • post-war demobilization

    the process of discharging soldiers from military service and returning them to civilian status after a war has ended

    Example

    Post-war demobilization is often a difficult and complex process.

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Summary: demobilization in Brief

Demobilization [ˌdiːməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən] refers to the process of discharging soldiers from military service and returning them to civilian status. It can also mean the process of disbanding or reducing the size of a military force. Examples include 'The demobilization of troops after the war was a slow process.' and 'The government announced the demobilization of the army.' Phrases like 'complete demobilization' and 'partial demobilization' describe the extent of the process.