DMZ

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/ˈdiːˌɛmˌziː//ˈdiːˌɛmˌzɛd/

A form of demilitarized zone — An area, often on a border between military factions, in which military forces and operations are prohibited. (This sense is a translation hub.)

Less commonScrabble 15

Meanings

nounDMZ (plural DMZs)

plural DMZs

  1. abbreviationgovernmentAbbreviation of demilitarized zone.
  2. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of dorsal marginal zone.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna zone from which military forces or operations or installations are prohibited

Broader

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Rhymes & wordplay

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