militarism
|mil-i-ta-rism|
/ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/
advocacy of military strength
Etymology
'militarism' originates from French, specifically the word 'militarisme', where 'militaire' meant 'military'.
'militarisme' transformed into the English word 'militarism' in the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'the military spirit or system', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'advocacy of military strength'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
The rise of militarism in the early 20th century contributed to the outbreak of World War I.
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