CultureAugust 13, 2026

demilitarised

dee-MIL-i-tuh-ryzd

Definition

Designating an area where military forces, installations, or activities are prohibited or restricted by international agreement.

Etymology

The word is formed from the prefix 'de-' (meaning to remove or reverse) added to 'militarized,' which derives from the Latin 'militaris' relating to soldiers or war.

In the news

The article references a demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights that Israel is urged to respect as part of a 1974 agreement. This status is critical for maintaining stability and monitoring compliance between the two nations.

EU Rejects Israeli Sovereignty Over Occupied Golan Heights

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