demobilization

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From de- +‎ mobilization or demobilize +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

demobilization (countable and uncountable, plural demobilizations)

  1. The disorganization or disarming of troops which have previously been mobilized or called into active service; the change from a war footing to a peace footing; the act of demobilizing.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Derived terms

Translations

Further reading