də̇, (ˈ)dē+ transitive verb
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: de- + militarize
1. : to do away with the military organization and potential of
demilitarized the vanquished country and its satellites
: prohibit (as a zone or frontier area) from being used for any military purpose
the treaty demilitarizes a fifty-mile strip on either side of the border
2. : to deprive of military characteristics or purposes
demilitarize atomic energy