noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests wordnet
3. 3
   A focus on, or excessive use of, military force. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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absolute monarchyaggressionaggressivenessantagonismappeasementaristocracy

Antonyms

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anti militarismanti-militarismpacifism

Example

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"Growing militarism in some countries puts world peace in danger."

Etymology

From French militarisme, by surface analysis, military + -ism.

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