Demobilization: meaning, definitions and examples

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demobilization

 

[ diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

The process of discharging members of the armed forces from their service obligations, typically after the end of a war or conflict.

Synonyms

decommissioning, disbandment, discharge

Examples of usage

  • After the war, the demobilization of soldiers was a top priority for the government.
  • Demobilization efforts were successful in reintegrating veterans into civilian life.

Translations

Translations of the word "demobilization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmobilização

🇮🇳 निष्क्रियकरण

🇩🇪 Demobilisierung

🇮🇩 demobilisasi

🇺🇦 демобілізація

🇵🇱 demobilizacja

🇯🇵 動員解除 (どういんかいじょ)

🇫🇷 démobilisation

🇪🇸 desmovilización

🇹🇷 terhis

🇰🇷 동원 해제 (동원 해제)

🇸🇦 تسريح

🇨🇿 demobilizace

🇸🇰 demobilizácia

🇨🇳 复员 (fùyuán)

🇸🇮 demobilizacija

🇮🇸 afvopnun

🇰🇿 демобилизация

🇬🇪 დემობილიზაცია

🇦🇿 demobilizasiya

🇲🇽 desmovilización

Etymology

The term 'demobilization' originated during the early 20th century in the context of World War I. As the need for soldiers decreased after the war ended, the process of demobilization became crucial to transition military personnel back to civilian life. Since then, demobilization has been a common practice following armed conflicts to ensure the smooth return of soldiers to society.

See also: mobilization.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,371, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.