PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

demilitarisation

dee-MIL-tuh-ruh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The act of reducing or removing the role, influence, or physical presence of the armed forces in civilian processes like election security.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'de-' (indicating reversal) and 'militarisation,' which stems from the Latin 'militaris' (relating to soldiers or war). It gained common usage in the 20th century to describe the decommissioning of weapons or the withdrawal of military forces from specific regions.

In the news

The article supports the 'demilitarisation' of elections by arguing that police, rather than heavily armed soldiers, should lead security to ensure a free and less intimidating voting environment.

INEC and demilitarisation of elections

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The Sun Nigeria

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