militarism

[US]/'mɪlɪt(ə)rɪz(ə)m/
[UK]/'mɪlətə'rɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 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; the spirit or character of a professional soldier; the aggressive spirit or attitude associated with warfare.

Example Sentences

militarism was kept alive by pure superstition.

The country's militarism has been a cause for concern among neighboring nations.

The rise of militarism in the region has led to increased tensions.

Militarism often involves an emphasis on military power and expansion.

The government's militarism has been criticized for prioritizing military spending over social welfare.

Militarism can lead to an arms race between countries.

Some historians argue that militarism played a significant role in causing certain wars.

Militarism can have negative impacts on civil liberties and democracy.

The militarism of the regime has led to widespread human rights abuses.

Militarism is often associated with aggressive foreign policies.

The country's militarism has resulted in a large military presence in the region.

Real-world Examples

Yet elsewhere Tolstoy repudiates militarism and violence of all kinds.

Source: The Economist Culture

The militarism treated him to be a militant.

Source: Pan Pan

The world's only hygiene, militarism, patriotism, the destructive gesture of freedom bringers beautiful ideas worth dying for and scorn for woman.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

But the drums of militarism were still trying to beat down the rhythm of poetry and life.

Source: GQ — Representative Roles of Celebrities

Now, there's a lot to say about the movie's relation to militarism and war, which I've talked about extensively with Thomas on the podcast.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

I'm talking about systemic violence, I'm talking about policy violence, I'm talking about what he spoke of are the triple evils of poverty, racism and militarism.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) June 2020 Collection

Democracy is full of menace to all the finer hopes of civilization, and the revival, in not unnatural companionship with it, of monarchic power based on militarism, makes the prospect dubious enough.

Source: Essays on the Four Seasons

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