remilitarization
noun [ U ] (UK usually remilitarisation); (re-militarization, re-militarisation) uk/riːˌmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/riːˌmɪl.ə.tɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
（对地区的）重新军事化
the act of bringing military forces back into an area
They were alarmed to learn about the remilitarization of the disputed zone.
The remilitarization of this area is forbidden by an international treaty. 国际条约禁止对该地区进行重新军事化。
（对警察队伍的）重新武装化，重新军队化
the act of making a police force similar to a military force again, for example by giving it military weapons
They had thought that the remilitarization of the police would decrease crime rates but it did not. 他们原以为警察队伍的重新军队化会降低犯罪率，但事实却并非如此。
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- Opposition parties argued that the legislation was a step towards the nation's remilitarization.
- The British and French did nothing to oppose the remilitarisation of the region.
- The generals were whipping up anger against neighbouring countries and arguing for remilitarization.