1. removes military forces, weapons, or fortifications from an area or reduces the military character of something
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The treaty demilitarizes the border region between the two countries.
• The government demilitarizes the former military base and converts it to civilian use.
• The peace agreement demilitarizes the disputed territory.
• The organization demilitarizes conflict zones through diplomatic negotiations.
• The new policy demilitarizes police operations in certain neighborhoods.
• The international commission demilitarizes the area after the ceasefire.