Militaristic

//ˌmɪl.ə.təˈɹɪs.tɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Using the power of the military.
  2. 2
    Related to the use of the military.
  3. 3
    Of or pertaining to militarism.
Adjective
  1. 1
    imbued with militarism wordnet

Synonyms

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aggressiveantagonisticantagonisticbellicistbellicistbellicose

Example

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"It comes as no surprise that the oppressive regime of Saudi Arabia is friends with the militaristic and racist regime of Israel."

Etymology

From militarist + -ic or military + -istic.

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