Demilitarization

/diːˌmɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The American spelling of demilitarisation; the removal of military forces and weapons from a region.

Etymology

From de- (remove) and militarization. Standard in American English treaties and international documents since the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Japan's demilitarization after World War II in 1945 was so successful that today Japan has a Self-Defense Force instead of a military, and they still can't officially wage war—written into their constitution by the Americans!

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