militarist

1 of 2

noun

mil·​i·​ta·​rist -rə̇st 

plural -s

1

archaic : an expert in military matters

2

: one imbued with militarism

militarist

2 of 2

adjective

"

: characterized by militarism

militarist faction

: dominated by military aims and ideals

militarist dictator

militaristic

¦milətə¦ristik 

-lətə¦-, 

-tēk

adjective

militaristically

-tə̇k(ə)lē 

-tēk-, 

-li

adverb

Word History

Etymology

Noun

militar(y) + -ist

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