antimilitary
|an-ti-mil-i-ta-ry|
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/ˌæn.tiˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛr.i/
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/ˌæn.tiˈmɪl.ɪ.tri/
against the military
Etymology
'antimilitary' is formed from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against') combined with 'military' (from Latin 'militaris', relating to soldiers).
'military' comes from Latin 'militaris' (from 'miles', 'soldier'), passed into Old French and Middle English as 'military'. The English formation 'anti-' + 'military' produced the compound 'antimilitary' in modern English use (chiefly from the 19th–20th centuries) to express opposition to military institutions or influence.
Initially a literal compound meaning 'against the military', it has retained that basic sense and is also used to describe broader political or ideological opposition to militarism.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to the military or to military influence, policies, or institutions.
The group held antimilitary protests calling for cuts to defense spending.
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Adjective 2
describing a political stance, movement, or ideology that rejects militarism and the use or expansion of armed forces.
Antimilitary sentiment was a central theme in the party's platform.
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Last updated: 2025/09/04 02:42