Antimilitarism: meaning, definitions and examples
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antimilitarism
[ ˌæntiˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm ]
political ideology
Antimilitarism is the opposition to militarism, the belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. It advocates for a peaceful resolution of conflicts and the reduction of military influence in politics. Antimilitarists often support disarmament and are critical of military spending and operations.
Synonyms
nonviolence, pacifism, peace activism
Examples of usage
- The movement gained traction during the Vietnam War.
- Many antimilitarists protested against military recruitment in schools.
- Antimilitarism promotes peace through dialogue rather than force.
Translations
Translations of the word "antimilitarism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antimilitarismo
🇮🇳 सैन्य-विरोधी विचारधारा
🇩🇪 Antimilitarismus
🇮🇩 antimilitarisme
🇺🇦 антимілітаризм
🇵🇱 antymilitarizm
🇯🇵 反軍国主義
🇫🇷 antimilitarisme
🇪🇸 antimilitarismo
🇹🇷 antimilitarizm
🇰🇷 반군사주의
🇸🇦 مناهضة العسكرية
🇨🇿 antimilitarismus
🇸🇰 antimilitarizmus
🇨🇳 反军事主义
🇸🇮 antimilitarnost
🇮🇸 andfriðarspeki
🇰🇿 антимилитаризм
🇬🇪 ანტიმილიტარიზმი
🇦🇿 antimilitarizm
🇲🇽 antimilitarismo
Etymology
The term 'antimilitarism' emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during a time of increasing militarization in many nations amidst rising nationalism and the arms race prior to World War I. It was rooted in earlier peace movements and the philosophies of thinkers like Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated for nonviolent resistance and highlighted the moral implications of war. The ideology gained momentum in response to the horrors of World War I and later conflicts, positioning itself against the accepted norms of militaristic societies. Throughout the 20th century, antimilitarism has been intertwined with various social movements, including anti-war protests, promoting ideas of disarmament, and advocating for conflict resolution through diplomatic means rather than military action. Today, antimilitarist sentiments can be found in various social and political movements worldwide.