Civilianizes

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To make something more like the everyday experiences of non-military individuals
2. To transform an environment or situation into one that is more ordinary and less military-focused
3. To adapt or convert a context to align with civilian norms and behaviors

Etymology: "Civilianizes" is the third-person singular form of "civilianize," a verb meaning to adapt or convert something so that it conforms to civilian norms and behaviour rather than military ones. The base verb is formed from "civilian" plus the suffix "-ize," which turns a noun or adjective into a verb meaning to make something into, or treat it as, that thing. "Civilian" itself comes from the Latin "civilis," relating to citizens, and so the verb essentially means to make something citizen-like in place of soldier-like.

Synonyms: demilitarizes, pacifies, normalizes, civilizes, rehabilitates

Antonyms: militarizes, militates, militates against, arm, militarizes