civilianize

/sɪvɪˈliːnɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to be or become civilian in character or status

“The military efforts would be civilianized after the war ended.”

2. verb

to make or become more related to civilians or the general public

“The company plans to civilianize its production processes to increase efficiency.”

3. verb

to convert or adapt something for use by civilians

“The military technology was civilianized for use in emergency response situations.”

Synonyms

  • civillize
  • de-militarize

Antonyms

  • arm
  • militarize