Main Entry: mil·i·ta·rism

Pronunciation: \ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌri-zəm\

Function: noun

Date: 1864

1 a : predominance of the military class or its ideals b : exaltation of military virtues and ideals
2 : a policy of aggressive military preparedness

— mil·i·ta·rist \-rist\ noun or adjective

— mil·i·ta·ris·tic \ˌmi-lə-tə-ˈris-tik\ adjective

— mil·i·ta·ris·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb