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Demobilizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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demobilizing

 

[ dɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military context

Demobilizing refers to the process of disbanding or returning military personnel to civilian life after a period of service. This often occurs after the end of a conflict or war, allowing soldiers to reintegrate into society. The demobilization process can involve several steps, including the debriefing of personnel, the return of equipment, and assistance with finding employment. Successful demobilization is crucial for the smooth transition of soldiers back into civilian roles and can significantly affect their mental health and societal reintegration.

Synonyms

decommissioning, disbanding, reintegrating, releasing

Examples of usage

  • The military is focused on demobilizing troops after the conflict.
  • Demobilizing soldiers involves providing them with necessary resources.
  • The government has a plan for demobilizing and supporting veterans.
  • Efforts are being made to ensure a smooth demobilizing process.

Translations

Translations of the word "demobilizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmobilizando

🇮🇳 डीमोबिलाइजिंग

🇩🇪 Demobilisierung

🇮🇩 demobilisasi

🇺🇦 демобілізація

🇵🇱 demobilizacja

🇯🇵 動員解除

🇫🇷 démobilisation

🇪🇸 desmovilización

🇹🇷 demobilizasyon

🇰🇷 제대

🇸🇦 إعادة التسريح

🇨🇿 demobilizace

🇸🇰 demobilizácia

🇨🇳 退役

🇸🇮 demobilizacija

🇮🇸 aflýsing

🇰🇿 демобилизация

🇬🇪 დემობილიზაცია

🇦🇿 demobilizasiya

🇲🇽 desmovilización

Word origin

The term 'demobilize' originated from the French word 'démobiliser', which combines the prefix 'dé-' meaning 'to remove' and 'mobiliser' meaning 'to mobilize'. The word entered the English language around the early 20th century, especially during and after World War I, as governments began to recognize the necessity of transitioning military personnel back to civilian life. The complexity of demobilizing soldiers highlighted numerous challenges including mental health issues, social reintegration, and employment opportunities. Over the years, the concept of demobilization has evolved to include various support systems aimed at assisting veterans, while also being applied in broader contexts involving the disbanding of armed groups and the return of peace in post-conflict regions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,604, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.