Disbandment: meaning, definitions and examples
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disbandment
[ dɪsˈbændmənt ]
organization
The action of officially breaking up an organization or group, typically due to disagreements, lack of funding, or achieving its goals.
Synonyms
breakup, dispersal, dissolution
Examples of usage
- The disbandment of the committee was announced after months of internal conflicts.
- After the disbandment of the band, each member pursued solo careers.
- The disbandment of the team was met with mixed reactions from fans.
military
The act of breaking up a military unit or formation, usually after completing a mission or due to strategic reasons.
Synonyms
breakup, demobilization, dissolution
Examples of usage
- The disbandment of the battalion marked the end of their deployment.
- After the disbandment of the squadron, soldiers were reassigned to different units.
- The disbandment of the regiment was a strategic decision by the commanding officer.
Translations
Translations of the word "disbandment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dissolução
🇮🇳 विघटन
🇩🇪 Auflösung
🇮🇩 pembubaran
🇺🇦 розпуск
🇵🇱 rozwiązanie
🇯🇵 解散 (かいさん)
🇫🇷 dissolution
🇪🇸 disolución
🇹🇷 fesih
🇰🇷 해산 (해체)
🇸🇦 حل
🇨🇿 rozpuštění
🇸🇰 rozpustenie
🇨🇳 解散
🇸🇮 razpustitev
🇮🇸 niðurlagning
🇰🇿 тарату
🇬🇪 დაშლა
🇦🇿 dağılma
🇲🇽 disolución
Word origin
The word 'disbandment' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'do the opposite of' and 'band' referring to a group or organization. It first appeared in the mid-18th century in English literature. The concept of disbandment has been prevalent throughout history, especially in military contexts where units are formed and disbanded based on strategic needs or the completion of missions.