Demilitarize (verb)

To remove military forces or weapons from an area; to make an area free of military presence or control.

Origin:

From the prefix "de-" meaning "removal" or "reverse" and the word "militarize" meaning "to make or become military in character".

Examples:

1. The country was demilitarized after the war.
2. The treaty called for the demilitarization of the border.
3. The city was demilitarized to reduce tensions.
4. The island was demilitarized to allow for peaceful negotiations.
5. The zone was demilitarized to create a buffer between the two countries.