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deorganize

A rare American verb meaning to disband, disorganize, or break apart an organized structure.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A rare American verb meaning to disband, disorganize, or break apart an organized structure. It is the reverse of 'organize' — used when an organization, group, or system is deliberately dismantled or rearranged into a less structured form. The word is not standard and 'disorganize' or 'dissolve' would typically be used instead. Encountered mainly in older American legal or administrative texts.

The committee voted to deorganize the subcommittee and fold its functions back into the main body.
Origin: From 'de-' (reversal prefix) + 'organize,' following standard English negative/reversal prefix formation. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(American, rare) To disband or rearrange.

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