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- [mil-i-tuh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈmɪl ɪ təˌrɪz əm/
- /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.ɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mil-i-tuh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈmɪl ɪ təˌrɪz əm/
Definitions of militarism word
- noun militarism a strong military spirit or policy. 1
- noun militarism the principle or policy of maintaining a large military establishment. 1
- noun militarism the tendency to regard military efficiency as the supreme ideal of the state and to subordinate all other interests to those of the military. 1
- noun militarism The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. 1
- noun militarism use of military force to accomplish goals 1
- noun militarism policy of giving centrality to military ideals 1
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Origin of militarism
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < French militarisme, equivalent to militar- (< Latin mīlitār(is) military) + -isme -ism
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Parts of speech for Militarism
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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militarism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for militarism
noun militarism
- belligerence — the act or quality of being belligerent or warlike; aggressiveness
- aggression — Aggression is a quality of anger and determination that makes you ready to attack other people.
- aggressiveness — characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country.
- pugnaciousness — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
- bellicosity — inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious.
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