militarism
pronunciation
How to pronounce militarism in British English:
UK [ˈmɪlɪtərɪzəm]
How to pronounce militarism in American English:
US [ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggresively to defend or promote national interests
Word Origin
- militarism (n.)
- 1864, from French militarisme, from militaire "military" (see military).
Example
- 1. After the earthquake of 1923 , it turned to militarism .
- 2. While it would be irresponsible for the obama administration to completely disown the libya operation , it also needs to allay the au 's worries about american militarism and encourage the au 's disposition to rise to its geopolitical responsibility .
- 3. Mr tyler may also be a little too fond of glib judgments : mr clinton 's peacemaking failed because he lacked the necessary " unwavering principle , and political discipline " ; the invasion of iraq in 2003 was " a fraudulent act of militarism " ; and so forth .
- 4. A retreat would mark a return to nationalism , militarism and national bankruptcy .
- 5. I was struck by the way chinese officials expressed concern about the rise of japan 's rightwing militarism .