Civilianized

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To alter a collective from a military existence to a lifestyle focused on domestic and civilian endeavors
2. To transition individuals or groups from military roles and activities to those associated with peaceful, civilian life
3. Changed from a military or martial way of life to a peaceful, nonmilitary existence

Etymology: "Civilianized" is the past tense and past participle of "civilianize", which means to change something, such as a military role or a person's status, into a peaceful civilian one. The verb is built from "civilian", a word that comes from Latin "civilis", meaning "of citizens" or "civil", and the suffix "-ize", which turns a noun into a verb meaning "to make into" or "to cause to become". Together the parts give a plain sense: to make something civilian.

Synonyms: demilitarized, civilized

Antonyms: militarized