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civilianize

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ci·vil·ian·ize  (s-vly-nz)
tr.v. ci·vil·ian·ized, ci·vil·ian·iz·ing, ci·vil·ian·iz·es
To convert to civilian operation or control.

ci·vilian·i·zation (--zshn) n.

civilianize, civilianise [sɪˈvɪljəˌnaɪz]
vb
(Military) (tr) to change the status of (an armed force, a base, etc.) from military to nonmilitary


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In recent years there has been increasing talk in the media about the need to civilianize the Defense Ministry, the General Staff, and other power agencies and departments.
No longer immune to efforts at downsizing government, law enforcement agencies must reduce unnecessary, or outdated, programs or civilianize traditionally sworn positions.
By then substantial changes had taken place within Biopreparat, and today a concerted effort is under way to help the Russians civilianize these former biological weapons R&D establishments.
 
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