militainment
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- noun
- /ˌmɪlɪˈteɪnmənt/
- Jargon
- If you're like me, playing militainment—that is, military simulation games—is purely for fun; the side I'm on doesn't really matter to me, aside from possible differences in gameplay characteristics of the characters.
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With at least five top U.S. generals currently in the media spotlight for corruption, abuse of power, sexual assault, and now the adultery commotion around General David Petraeus, now ex-CIA director, it is a relief to see militainment go in reverse.
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This is not the end yet, but it is the beginning of the end, and it clearly started when some of the recent releases from the Hollywood militainment industry produced box office flops, and became clearer when the minds of voters finally turned to the emptying of their own stomachs, the loss of roofs over their heads, and the inability to find employment.
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Playing from the Other Side: the Discomfort of Militainment
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2 thoughts on "Playing from the Other Side: the Discomfort of Militainment Avatars"
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Many video games today fall into the category of militainment as they glorify military actions and heroes.
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The film was criticized for its reliance on militainment, showcasing battles that seemed more like recruitment videos than actual war stories.
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Popular culture often influences perceptions of war, with militainment shaping the way audiences view military service.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
militainment = military + entertainment (semi-transparent) = milit + tainment
The components are clear, but the specific meaning of 'militainment' as entertainment with military themes is specialized and not immediately obvious.
Etymology
Militainment is a blend of military and entertainment, so picture films or shows that make war look exciting and heroic. So, militainment means entertainment that features and often 'celebrates' the military.