🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

militarista

Pronunciation / Transliteration: militarista

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Militarist/ˈmɪlɪtərist/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O militarista acredita que a força militar é fundamental para a segurança."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who advocates for the maintenance of a strong military and the use of military force to achieve national objectives.

    "The militarist policies of the government have led to increased tensions with neighboring countries."
  2. 2

    An individual who believes that military values should dominate society and politics.

    "In times of crisis, some citizens may adopt a militarist perspective, prioritizing defense over diplomacy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'militarist' originates from the Latin word 'militari', meaning 'to serve as a soldier'. It evolved through the French 'militariste' in the 19th century, reflecting a growing emphasis on military values and the belief in the necessity of military power in governance.

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