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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMilitarism
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tə.rɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
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.
"The rise of militarism in the region has led to increased tensions between neighboring countries." - 2
A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war.
"Militarism often results in the prioritization of military spending over social programs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French 'militarisme', combining the Latin 'militaris' (pertaining to a soldier, from miles 'soldier') with the suffix '-ism' denoting a system, principle, or ideological belief. The term gained prominent socio-political currency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the aggressive governmental policy of maintaining a strong military capability and aggressively expanding it to defend or promote national interests.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Militarism" is said worldwide
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militarisme
Transliteration: militarism
"Le militarisme a des conséquences profondes sur la société."
Militarismus
Transliteration: militarismus
"Der Militarismus beeinflusst die Politik des Landes stark."
militarismo
Transliteration: militarismo
"Il militarismo è un tema controverso nella storia italiana."
militarismo
Transliteration: militarismo
"El militarismo ha sido un factor clave en muchos conflictos."
militarismo
Transliteration: militarismo
"O militarismo pode levar a uma escalada de tensões internacionais."
सैन्यवादी
Transliteration: sainyavadi
"सैन्यवादी नीतियों ने देश की राजनीति को प्रभावित किया है।"
军事主义
Transliteration: jūnshì zhǔyì
"军事主义在国家政策中占据重要地位。"
군국주의
Transliteration: gungukjuui
"군국주의는 사회에 큰 영향을 미친다."
軍国主義
Transliteration: gunkoku shugi
"軍国主義は歴史的に多くの問題を引き起こしました。"
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