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remilitarize

 

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Verb remilitarize has 1 sense
  1. remilitarize, remilitarise - militarize anew; "Should Japan be remilitarized?"
    --1 is one way to militarize, militarise
    Derived form: noun remilitarization1
    Sample sentence:
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Remilitarize

Definition

Verb: To remilitarize means to restore military forces, weapons, or influence in a region or country.

Sense 1

Usage: International Politics

Description: In the context of international politics, remilitarize refers to the act of reintroducing military forces or fortifications in a previously demilitarized area, often escalating tensions between countries.

Example sentence: The country's decision to remilitarize the disputed border region has raised concerns of potential conflict.

Sense 2

Usage: Historical context

Description: In a historical sense, remilitarize describes the process of reestablishing a nation's military capabilities after a period of demilitarization, often following a peace treaty or disarmament agreements.

Example sentence: After World War II, Germany was strictly prohibited from remilitarizing, but the reunification in 1990 gave them the opportunity to rebuild their armed forces.

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