Militarism

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪləˌtɛrɪzəm/

Definitions of militarism

noun a belief in or the policy of maintaining a strong military capability and being prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

Example Sentences

A1 Militarism is the belief that a country should have a strong military.

A2 Some people believe that militarism can lead to unnecessary conflicts.

B1 The government's policy of militarism has raised concerns among the population.

B2 Militarism can sometimes overshadow diplomatic efforts in resolving disputes.

C1 The rise of militarism in the region has led to increased tensions among neighboring countries.

C2 Historically, militarism has been a driving force behind many conflicts and wars.

Examples of militarism in a Sentence

formal Militarism is 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.

informal Some people argue that militarism only leads to more violence and conflict.

slang I'm not a fan of all this militarism, it just seems like a waste of resources.

figurative The militarism of the fashion industry was evident in the bold and aggressive designs on the runway.

Grammatical Forms of militarism

• plural: militarisms
• comparative: more militaristic
• superlative: most militaristic
• present tense: militarizes
• future tense: will militarize
• perfect tense: has militarized
• continuous tense: is militarizing
• singular: militarism
• positive degree: militarism
• infinitive: to militarize
• gerund: militarizing
• participle: militarized

Origin and Evolution of militarism

First Known Use: 1802 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'militarism' originated from the Latin word 'militaris' which means 'of soldiers'

Evolution of the word: Originally, militarism referred to 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. Over time, the word has also come to be associated with the dominance of the military in the administration or policy of a state, often to the detriment of civilian authority.