Associations to the word «Demobilization»

Wiktionary

DEMOBILIZATION, noun. 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.

Dictionary definition

DEMOBILIZATION, noun. Act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops; "demobilization of factories"; "immediate demobilization of the reserves".

Wise words

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