Demobilization

Pronunciation: /diːmoʊbɪləˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions of demobilization

noun the process of reducing or eliminating military forces

Example Sentences

A1 Demobilization means the process of disbanding or discharging troops from military service.

A2 After the war ended, demobilization of the soldiers began to take place.

B1 The demobilization of the army was a complex operation that required careful planning.

B2 The demobilization process involved providing support and resources to help soldiers transition back to civilian life.

C1 The demobilization of the armed forces was a critical step in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

C2 The successful demobilization of the military was a testament to the government's commitment to peacebuilding efforts.

Examples of demobilization in a Sentence

formal The demobilization process of the military forces was carefully planned and executed.

informal The demobilization of the troops is finally happening after months of waiting.

slang I heard they're demobilizing the whole unit next week.

figurative After the project was completed, the team went through a demobilization phase as they disbanded and went their separate ways.

Grammatical Forms of demobilization

• past tense: demobilized
• plural: demobilizations
• comparative: more demobilized
• superlative: most demobilized
• present tense: demobilize
• future tense: will demobilize
• perfect tense: have demobilized
• continuous tense: is demobilizing
• singular: demobilization
• positive degree: demobilized
• infinitive: to demobilize
• gerund: demobilizing
• participle: demobilized

Origin and Evolution of demobilization

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'demobilization' originated from the combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and the word 'mobilization' which refers to the act of assembling and making ready for war.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of military operations to refer to the process of disbanding troops and returning them to civilian life after a war or conflict. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass the broader concept of scaling down or reducing the size of any organized group or operation.