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Militarization

/ˌmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ · noun

Meaning

The process whereby some area, procedure, aspect of culture, etc., becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion..

Example Sentences

The masculine militarization of culture has led to a feminine eroticization.
The 1990s saw a massive militarization of US police.

Synonyms for militarization

Antonyms for militarization

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What does militarization mean?

Militarization means The process whereby some area, procedure, aspect of culture, etc., becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion..

What is a synonym for militarization?

Common synonyms include mobilization, mobilisation, militarisation.

What is the opposite of militarization?

Possible antonyms include demobilization, demobilisation.

How do you use militarization in a sentence?

The masculine militarization of culture has led to a feminine eroticization.

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