Definition

A person who is trained to safely remove explosive devices, such as landmines, from an area.

Example

The deminer carefully searched the field for hidden explosives before allowing the villagers to return.

Conversation

I read an article about a deminer working in conflict zones.

That sounds really intense! What do they do exactly?

They remove explosive mines to make the areas safe again.

Wow, that must be such a dangerous job but so important for the people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Deminer** → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "miner" (from Latin *minare*, meaning to mine). The word refers to the act of removing or clearing mines, particularly in a military context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') something dangerous from the ground, like mines, which is what a deminer does.

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