militarist
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈmɪlɪtərist/
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militarista
- During the debate, he was labeled a militarist for advocating military intervention in foreign conflicts.
- militarist ideology
And OK, but what happened is that his interest got hijacked by militarist who's the every bit of information they're putting out has to spin.
- And OK, but what happened is that his interest got hijacked by militarist who's the every bit of information they're putting out has to spin.
Examples
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If this country becomes a fundamentalist and militarist dictatorship, it can set fire to the entire Middle East.
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Meanwhile, senior Chinese soldiers and diplomats are linking the row to Japan's militarist past.
Blog text (6) -
In turn, this reinforced the militarist ideology that rejected surrender.
Academic text (2010) -
The militarists will make the "War on Terror" last as long as they can.
Academic text (2004) -
For the BJP, nuclear weapons are an article of faith, part of the essential identity of a powerful, militarist "Hindu India."
Academic text (2000) -
In this way, and only this way, can we eliminate forever the power of the militarists.
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Last but not least, they dream of a militarist Italian rebirth that will bring about decisive and stable government.
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As the peace process moves forward in Angola, there are also signs of movement away from a militarist and interventionist approach.
Academic text (1992) -
Truman was no match for the militarists in the administration he inherited from Roosevelt.
Academic text (2004) -
The militarists, of course, didn't regard a peace dividend as encouraging.
Academic text (2004)
Synonyms
45
7.4
A person who supports using military force in other countries
17
8.1
A person who wants their country to start a war or use force against other countries
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7.4
A person who strongly supports using the military or going to war
1
9.3
A person who strongly supports their country and wants it to attack other countries
A person who supports war but never served in the military
Antonyms
How Militaristic
Surface Forms
Morphology
militarist = military (transparent) = militar + ist
Formed by the adjective 'military' plus the agentive suffix '-ist' (spelling adjustment y→i), so the meaning 'person who supports military force' is directly predictable.
Etymology
Militarist comes from the word military, meaning 'about soldiers', plus the ending -ist, meaning 'a person who believes in something'. So a militarist is someone who supports strong armed forces and often thinks military action is the best answer to problems.