Demilitarised

/diːˈmɪlɪtəraɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Describing an area or region from which military forces and weapons have been officially removed.

Etymology

Past tense of demilitarise, with British spelling. Used in international law and treaty documents from the 20th century onward.

Kelly Says

The Demilitarised Zone between North and South Korea is actually one of the few truly wild areas left in Asia because humans can't use it for farming or development—it's become an accidental nature reserve!

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