Militarize: meaning, definitions and examples
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militarize
[ ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz ]
military preparation
To militarize means to make a place or situation more like a military environment, often involving the preparation or training of armed forces. This can include the deployment of military personnel or equipment in civil areas or the adoption of military practices in civilian life.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The government decided to militarize the border after the recent unrest.
- Several cities have seen increased efforts to militarize their police forces.
- The region was militarized in response to ongoing tensions.
Translations
Translations of the word "militarize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 militarizar
🇮🇳 सैनिक बनाना
🇩🇪 militarisieren
🇮🇩 memiliterisasi
🇺🇦 мілітаризувати
🇵🇱 militaryzować
🇯🇵 軍事化する
🇫🇷 militariser
🇪🇸 militarizar
🇹🇷 militarize etmek
🇰🇷 군사화하다
🇸🇦 عسكرة
🇨🇿 militarizovat
🇸🇰 militarizovať
🇨🇳 军事化
🇸🇮 militarizirati
🇮🇸 herðast
🇰🇿 әскерилендіру
🇬🇪 მილიტარიზაცია
🇦🇿 hərbilaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 militarizar
Etymology
The term 'militarize' originates from the 19th century, derived from the word 'military.' The root can be traced back to Latin 'militari,' which means 'pertaining to soldiers or war.' The term reflects a growing emphasis on military readiness and the increasing involvement of military in everyday affairs, especially during times of conflict or political unrest. As nations began to engage in more extensive military operations, the concept of militarization expanded, leading to its modern understanding where civilian sectors may adopt military measures, impacting society and governance. Over the decades, the term has evolved and often carries connotations around the criticism of excessive militaristic approaches in civilian contexts.