Militarism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Militarism is a noun meaning An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.
Meaning
An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.
More Meanings
- A focus on, or excessive use of, military force.
Word Forms
- militarisms
Antonyms for militarism
Common opposites include anti-militarism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include militarisation, military, aggression, imperialism, imperialist, belligerence.
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