mobilization
UK: ˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən
n. the act of organizing or preparing resources (e.g., troops, equipment) for active service or action.
n. the process of making something movable or capable of movement.
n. (social/political) the act of rallying people or groups toward a collective goal.
mobilization = mobil<movable> + ization<process of making>
- mobil (from Latin mobilis, meaning "movable, flexible")
- ization (noun-forming suffix from Greek -izein via Latin -izare, indicating "the process of making or becoming")
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin mobilis ("movable"), derived from movere ("to move"). The suffix -ization was later added in English (via French -isation) to denote the process of rendering something movable or organizing resources. Historically, it gained prominence in military and industrial contexts (e.g., mobilizing troops or machinery) before expanding to social and political spheres.
The rapid mobilization of emergency services saved countless lives after the earthquake.
The government announced the mobilization of reserves in response to the border crisis.
Social media played a key role in the mobilization of protesters.
The mobilization of resources was critical to the project’s success.
Environmental groups are calling for the mobilization of global efforts against climate change.