militarist (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪlɪtərəst/
Definition
A person who believes that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Examples
The general was a well-known militarist who believed that diplomacy was a sign of weakness.
Critics accused the politician of being a militarist, pointing to his consistent calls for increased defense spending.
The historical analysis focused on the rise of militarism and the influence of militarists in pre-war governments.
How to Use militarist
- militarist policy (collocation)
- A policy that emphasizes military strength and aggressive action. — "The nation's militarist policy led to increased international tensions."
- militarist regime (collocation)
- A government controlled by military leaders or strongly influenced by military values. — "The country was ruled by a militarist regime for decades."
- militarist sentiment (collocation)
- A general feeling or attitude among the population that favors military power and aggression. — "There was a growing militarist sentiment in the capital city."
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