Denazification refers to the process of ridding a society of Nazi ideology, policies, and practices. There are several synonyms for this term, including de-Nazification, demilitarization, disarmament, and re-education. De-Nazification combines the prefix "de-" meaning removal with "Nazification," indicating the removal of Nazi influence in society. Demilitarization refers to the reduction of military forces and weapons, which was also a key component of the post-World War II denazification efforts. Disarmament refers to the removal of weapons from society, while re-education refers to the process of educating individuals about democratic values to counter the indoctrination of Nazi ideology during the war.