Definition of MILITARISM

militarism

Meanings

Plural: militarisms

Noun

  • 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
  • An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.
  • A focus on, or excessive use of, military force.

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

anti-militarism

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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