MILITARISM

militarism

(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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

militarism (countable and uncountable, plural militarisms)

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.

Antonyms

• anti-militarism

Source: Wiktionary

Mil"i*ta*rism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. militarisme.]

1. A military state or condition; reliance on military force in administering government; a military system.

2. The spirit and traditions of military life. H. Spencer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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