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demilitarization

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/ˌdɛmɪˌlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ · de-mil-i-ta-ri-za-tion

The process of reducing or eliminating military forces or weapons in a given area.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of reducing or eliminating military forces or weapons in a given area.

فوجی قوتوں یا ہتھیاروں کو کسی خاص علاقے سے کم یا ختم کرنے کا عمل۔

اجتماعی کمزور کرنا

ijtemai kamzor karna

Formal: اجتماعی کمزور کرنا

Synonyms

disarmamentdemobilizationdisbandmentہتھیاروں سے پاک کرنافوج سے الگ کرنافوج کو ختم کرنا

Antonyms

militarizationarmingreinforcementفوجی طاقت میں اضافہہتھیار بند کرنافوجی تعزیز

Common Collocations

  • complete demilitarization
  • demilitarization treaty
  • demilitarization zone

Example Sentences

The demilitarization of the zone was an important step towards peace.

علاقے کی اجتماعی کمزوری امن کی جانب ایک اہم قدم تھا۔

Ilaqay ki ijtemai kamzori aman ki jaanib ek ahem qadam tha.

Negotiations for demilitarization were ongoing for several months.

اجتماعی کمزوری کے لیے مذاکرات کئی ماہ تک جاری رہے۔

Ijtemai kamzori ke liye muzakraat kai maah tak jari rahe.

The country committed to demilitarization after the war.

ملک نے جنگ کے بعد اجتماعی کمزوری کا عہد کیا۔

Mulk ne jang ke baad ijtemai kamzori ka ahd kiya.

Easily Confused With

demobilization:Demilitarization refers to reducing military presence, while demobilization specifically involves disbanding troops.

Word Family

demilitarize
verbاجتماعی کمزور کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'demilitarization' as the 'de-activation' of military forces.

Picture a peaceful countryside devoid of military presence.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "militare" — to serve as a soldier

First known use: 20th century

Demilitarization emerged as a concept in the 20th century, particularly after major conflicts where nations sought to reduce military presence and capabilities.