Militarism
noun
The belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it to defend or promote national interests.
This government has an ideology of militarism.
Often appears as...
- advocate militarism
- reject militarism
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Disapproving
noun
The tendency to resolve international disputes with strict military tactics and aggressive, war-like actions.
His foreign policy was criticized for its overt militarism.
Often appears as...
- overt militarism
- policy of militarism
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Disapproving
Political
noun
The influence of the military on a country's policies, society, and culture.
There's a growing trend of militarism in the nation's politics and culture.
Often appears as...
- trend of militarism
- traces of militarism
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Disapproving
Societal
noun
The belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it to defend or promote national interests.
This government has an ideology of militarism.
Often appears as...
- advocate militarism
- reject militarism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The tendency to resolve international disputes with strict military tactics and aggressive, war-like actions.
His foreign policy was criticized for its overt militarism.
Often appears as...
- overt militarism
- policy of militarism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Political
noun
The influence of the military on a country's policies, society, and culture.
There's a growing trend of militarism in the nation's politics and culture.
Often appears as...
- trend of militarism
- traces of militarism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Societal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3National Pride
Militarism often ties to national pride and identity, suggesting pride in military strength.
The parade was a display of militarism and national pride.
Pro Tip 2/3Defense or Offense
Militarism doesn't always mean aggression; it can be about defense and deterrence.
The country's militarism ensures a strong defense against potential threats.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Stance
People can advocate or reject militarism based on their political beliefs or values.
She rejected militarism and promoted diplomatic solutions instead.
Pro Tip 1/3National Pride
Militarism often ties to national pride and identity, suggesting pride in military strength.
The parade was a display of militarism and national pride.
Pro Tip 2/3Defense or Offense
Militarism doesn't always mean aggression; it can be about defense and deterrence.
The country's militarism ensures a strong defense against potential threats.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Stance
People can advocate or reject militarism based on their political beliefs or values.
She rejected militarism and promoted diplomatic solutions instead.
Pro Tip 1/3National Pride
Militarism often ties to national pride and identity, suggesting pride in military strength.
The parade was a display of militarism and national pride.
Pro Tip 2/3Defense or Offense
Militarism doesn't always mean aggression; it can be about defense and deterrence.
The country's militarism ensures a strong defense against potential threats.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Stance
People can advocate or reject militarism based on their political beliefs or values.
She rejected militarism and promoted diplomatic solutions instead.
Compare with
aggressionarmamentbelligerencehostilityimperialismjingoismnationalismwarfare
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Claire Fox
British Writer
You don't need to be a fan of wars or militarism to note that heroic action - whether being prepared to be jailed as a conscientious objector or putting your life on the line by joining the resistance - creates a sense of meaning when society faces a huge challenge.
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Martin Luther King III
American Activist
I think a culture of nonviolence will help create the condition where poverty is unacceptable, where racism is way behind us and not something that we have to deal with on a frequent basis, and where militarism and violence are reduced almost to be nonexistent.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
My own feeling is that one should refuse to participate in any activity that implements American aggression - thus tax refusal, draft refusal, avoidance of work that can be used by the agencies of militarism and repression, all seem to me essential.
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James F. Byrnes
American Politician
Freedom from militarism will give the German people the opportunity, if they will but seize it, to apply their great energies and abilities to the works of peace.
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Justin Sane
American Musician
From a very young age, militarism and trying to solve the world's problems through militarism is something that has always resonated with me as being a bad idea.
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Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
It is against this concept of the sovereign state, a state isolated by protectionism and militarism, that internationalism must now engage in decisive battle.
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Karl Liebknecht
German Politician
Like a cyclone, imperialism spins across the globe; militarism crushes peoples and sucks their blood like a vampire.
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Sun Yat-sen
Chinese Leader
Two thousand years ago, we abandoned imperialism and militarism. We have been peace-lovers ever since.
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Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
Authoritarianism, religious fundamentalism and militarism are inherently patriarchal and hierarchical.
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Pramoedya Ananta Toer
Indonesian Author
Every award for me is important because it means a slap against militarism and fascism in Indonesia.
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Claire Fox
British Writer
You don't need to be a fan of wars or militarism to note that heroic action - whether being prepared to be jailed as a conscientious objector or putting your life on the line by joining the resistance - creates a sense of meaning when society faces a huge challenge.
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Martin Luther King III
American Activist
I think a culture of nonviolence will help create the condition where poverty is unacceptable, where racism is way behind us and not something that we have to deal with on a frequent basis, and where militarism and violence are reduced almost to be nonexistent.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
My own feeling is that one should refuse to participate in any activity that implements American aggression - thus tax refusal, draft refusal, avoidance of work that can be used by the agencies of militarism and repression, all seem to me essential.
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James F. Byrnes
American Politician
Freedom from militarism will give the German people the opportunity, if they will but seize it, to apply their great energies and abilities to the works of peace.
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Justin Sane
American Musician
From a very young age, militarism and trying to solve the world's problems through militarism is something that has always resonated with me as being a bad idea.
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Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
It is against this concept of the sovereign state, a state isolated by protectionism and militarism, that internationalism must now engage in decisive battle.
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Karl Liebknecht
German Politician
Like a cyclone, imperialism spins across the globe; militarism crushes peoples and sucks their blood like a vampire.
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Sun Yat-sen
Chinese Leader
Two thousand years ago, we abandoned imperialism and militarism. We have been peace-lovers ever since.
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Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
Authoritarianism, religious fundamentalism and militarism are inherently patriarchal and hierarchical.
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Pramoedya Ananta Toer
Indonesian Author
Every award for me is important because it means a slap against militarism and fascism in Indonesia.
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