Militarist: meaning, definitions and examples
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militarist
[ หmษชlษชtษrษชst ]
politics
A person who advocates for a strong military and aggressive foreign policy, often favoring military solutions to conflicts.
Synonyms
army enthusiast, defense advocate, war hawk
Examples of usage
- The militarist politician called for increased defense spending.
- The militarist leader declared war on the neighboring country.
- The militarist faction within the government pushed for a preemptive strike.
- The militarist ideology prioritizes military strength above diplomacy.
- The militarist approach to international relations has been criticized for its bellicose nature.
Translations
Translations of the word "militarist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น militarista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Militarist
๐ฎ๐ฉ militeris
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะปััะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ militarysta
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปๅฝไธป็พฉ่
๐ซ๐ท militariste
๐ช๐ธ militarista
๐น๐ท militarist
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฐ๊ตญ์ฃผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุณูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ militarista
๐ธ๐ฐ militarista
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฝไธปไน่
๐ธ๐ฎ militarist
๐ฎ๐ธ hernaรฐarhyggjumaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธะปะธัะฐัะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแ แแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ militarist
๐ฒ๐ฝ militarista
Word origin
The term 'militarist' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the word 'military' with the suffix '-ist' indicating a person who advocates for a particular ideology or practice. The concept of militarism has roots in the belief that a strong military is essential for national security and power projection. Throughout history, militarists have influenced policies, wars, and international relations, shaping the course of events through their advocacy for military strength and intervention.