transitive verb. 1a : to do away with the military organization or potential of. b : to prohibit (something, such as a zone or frontier area) from being used for military purposes.

How do you spell demilitarize?

verb (used with object), de·mil·i·ta·rized, de·mil·i·ta·riz·ing. to deprive of military character; free from militarism.

What is the significance of demilitarization?

The demilitarization issue is an important one today because evidence has shown that, due to failures in enforcement, potentially harmful weaponry and weaponry parts are finding their way into the hands of private U.S. citizens, as well as potential enemies of the United States.