Bellicism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛlɪsɪzm̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bellicism is a noun meaning An inclination to war; warlike policy or behaviour.
Meaning
An inclination to war; warlike policy or behaviour.
Example Sentences
Today the phrase "holy war" suggests a no holds barred fanaticism, a form of unbridled bellicism.
Not all of France was inundated by the nationalist wave – it was predominantly young, intelligent Parisians who embraced the new bellicism […].
One cannot understand the causes of the First World War unless one appreciates the degree of bellicism in European society at that time, especially in Central Europe […].
Synonyms for bellicism
Depending on context, synonyms include hawkism, militarism, warism, warmongerism.
Antonyms for bellicism
Common opposites include pacifism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include warmongering, warmongerism, warism, aggressivism, weaponism, militantism.
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