as in disarmament
the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons
the demilitarization of some formerly warlike nations that occurred in the aftermath of World War II
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as in to disarm
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of
the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war
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Jean-Pierre Filiu, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2024
Israel, in the aftermath of the worst terrorist attack in the country’s history, announced their intent to remove Hamas from power in Gaza and demilitarize the terrorist group.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
However, Badran told the Journal that Hamas does not have plans to demilitarize or alter its position on Israel, at least while the occupation continues.
—NBC News, 21 Dec. 2023
Netanyahu said only the Israeli military can ensure Gaza remains demilitarized.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2023
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This is the key for the territory to be demilitarized under international supervision and in the framework of a two-state solution.
—Jean-Pierre Filiu, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2024
Israel, in the aftermath of the worst terrorist attack in the country’s history, announced their intent to remove Hamas from power in Gaza and demilitarize the terrorist group.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
However, Badran told the Journal that Hamas does not have plans to demilitarize or alter its position on Israel, at least while the occupation continues.
—NBC News, 21 Dec. 2023
Netanyahu said only the Israeli military can ensure Gaza remains demilitarized.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2023
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“Demilitarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demilitarization. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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