demobilized
Released from duty
Demobilized means released from military service or active duty, typically after a war ends.
Troops are demobilized when they return to civilian life: Thousands of soldiers were demobilized after the armistice.
The term extends to dismantling wartime operations generally—factories demobilize when they stop producing military equipment.
Figuratively, anything stood down from a state of readiness has been demobilized.
Rendered inoperative
- dormantInactive but capable
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- decommissionedRemoved from active service
disbanded · discontinued · defunct · nonoperational · suspended · mothballed
Release of substance outward
- disbandmentFormal termination of group
- decommissionWithdraw from operational use
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- soldierArmed forces member
battalion · regiment · platoon · squadron · army · navy · airforce · marines
Restoration to a group
- civilianNon-military person
- resettlementReestablishing in new place
- readjustmentModifying something again
- reentryComing back in
rehabilitation · adaptation · acclimatization · employment · training · education · counseling · support
Agreement to cease hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
negotiation · accord · settlement · pacification · détente · peacekeeping · de-escalation · postwar
deactivated
Rendered inoperative
decommissioned · disbanded · discontinued · defunct · nonoperational · suspended · mothballed
discharge
Release of substance outward
- disbandmentFormal termination of group
- decommissionWithdraw from operational use
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
soldier · battalion · regiment · platoon · squadron · army · navy · airforce · marines · combat
reintegration
Restoration to a group
- civilianNon-military person
- resettlementReestablishing in new place
- readjustmentModifying something again
reentry · rehabilitation · adaptation · acclimatization · employment · training · education · counseling · support · guidance
armistice
Agreement to cease hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
diplomacy · negotiation · accord · settlement · pacification · détente · peacekeeping · de-escalation · postwar · nonaggression
reservist
Part-time military member
PTSD · commemoration · memorial · reunion · advocacy
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