militarists
|mil-i-tar-ists|
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/ˈmɪlɪtərɪst/
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/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)rɪst/
(militarist)
advocate of military strength
Etymology
'militarist' originates from French, specifically the word 'militariste', ultimately built from Latin elements where 'militaris' meant 'pertaining to soldiers'.
'militarist' changed from Latin 'militaris' through French 'militariste' and English 'militarism'/'militarist', eventually becoming the modern English noun 'militarist'.
Initially, related to 'pertaining to soldiers' or military matters, but over time it evolved to mean 'one who advocates the dominance or influence of the military' or 'an advocate of militarism'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports militarism or strongly favors the influence or control of the military in government and policy; an advocate of military solutions.
The militarists pushed for expanding the country's armed forces.
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Last updated: 2025/11/10 16:05