noun
Meaning 1
the act of mobilising
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
mobilisation
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noun
Meaning 2
act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency:
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- mobilization of the troops
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mobilization, militarization, militarisation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: social control
Narrower terms: arming, armament, equipping, conscription, muster, draft, selective service, remilitarization, remilitarisation
noun
Meaning 3
act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- mobilization of the country's economic resources
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mobilization
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: assembly, assemblage, gathering
Narrower terms: economic mobilization, economic mobilisation, rallying
History
Etymology
From French mobilisation or mobilise + -ation.
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