WorldJuly 17, 2026

demobilization

dee-mo-buh-luh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of discharging soldiers or units from active military service and transitioning them to civilian life following a conflict.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'démobilisation,' combining 'dé-' (reversal) with 'mobiliser' (to mobilize), which ultimately stems from the Latin 'mobilis' meaning 'movable'.

In the news

The article uses the term in the context of the cost of excluding women combatants from demobilization programs, highlighting the challenges of reintegrating fighters into society after a war.

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