— demilitarization , n.
/dee mil"i teuh ruyz'/ , v.t., demilitarized, demilitarizing .
1. to deprive of military character; free from militarism.
2. to place under civil instead of military control.
3. to forbid military use of (a border zone).
Also, esp. Brit., demilitarise .
[ 1880-85; DE- + MILITARIZE ]