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单词 militaristic
释义

militarism

noun

mil·​i·​ta·​rism ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌri-zəm How to pronounce militarism (audio)
1
a
: predominance of the military class or its ideals
b
: exaltation of military virtues and ideals
2
: a policy of aggressive military preparedness
militarist
ˈmi-lə-tə-rist How to pronounce militarism (audio)
noun or adjective
militaristic
ˌmi-lə-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce militarism (audio)
adjective
militaristically
ˌmi-lə-tə-ˈri-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce militarism (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

The administration has been criticized for the militarism of its foreign policy.
Recent Examples on the Web At its start, rapid economic growth hypercharged imperialism and militarism. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 The Tokyo shrine honors millions of Japanese war dead, including 14 men convicted as Class A war criminals after World War II, and is generally viewed by Japan’s neighbors as a symbol of the country’s past militarism. Andrew Davis, Bloomberg.com, 17 Oct. 2021 And the desire to project U.S. military primacy at all costs led to arms races, militarism, and questionable commitments abroad. Blaise Malley, The New Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 This may be one reason for Beijing’s stepped up militarism with Taiwan, which manufactures many of the most advanced chips. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 While the two sides often differed in their approach, both opposed the militarism and reflexive interventionism that reigned in Washington, D.C. following the Cold War. Blaise Malley, The New Republic, 26 Apr. 2022 In seeking to revise the Constitution, Mr. Abe angered China and South Korea, two victims of Japan’s 20th-century militarism. New York Times, 8 July 2022 Calls to prosecute Putin for aggression have come in tandem with a remarkable embrace by the West of militarism in support of Ukraine, marking a pivot from the isolationist tendencies of recent years. Claire Parker, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 Against them stand the restrainers, who urge a fundamental rethinking of the U.S. approach to foreign policy, away from militarism and toward peaceful forms of international engagement. Daniel Bessner, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

militaristic

adjective

as in militarist

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • militarist
  • warlike
  • belligerent
  • bellicose
  • militant
  • combative
  • warring
  • aggressive
  • antagonistic
  • military
  • pugnacious
  • guerrilla
  • truculent
  • martial
  • quarrelsome
  • gladiatorial
  • scrappy
  • contentious
  • soldierly
  • mercenary
  • argumentative
  • hot-tempered
  • fierce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • civilian
  • civil
  • nonmilitary
  • unsoldierly
  • nonviolent
  • peaceful
  • conciliatory
  • benevolent
  • peaceable
  • pacific
  • amiable
  • friendly
  • easygoing
  • genial
  • gracious
  • cordial
  • ingratiating
  • affable
  • amicable
  • complaisant
  • obliging
  • good-natured
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