civilianize

verb ci·vil·ian·ize \-yə-ˌnīz\

ci·vil·ian·izedci·vil·ian·iz·ing

Definition of CIVILIANIZE

transitive verb

: to convert from military to civilian status or control

— ci·vil·ian·i·za·tion \-ˌvil-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

1870

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