as in aggression
the opinions or actions of people who believe that a country should use military methods, forces, etc., to gain power and to achieve its goals
The administration has been criticized for the militarism of its foreign policy.
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Recent Examples of militarism
The archaic society was known for the prowess of its soldiers and its brawny militarism.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
One frequent topic of discussion in its pages was Germany’s militarism, an original sin that had led the country into the Great War and paved the way for incipient fascism.
—Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
After it was completely defeated in both world wars, Germany—whose militarism and appetite for authoritarianism were once thought incurable—reemerged as an engine of European integration and democracy.
—Cristina Florea, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2022
Russians can hardly draw on their country’s experience fighting Hitler to justify their own brutal militarism.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2022
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
One frequent topic of discussion in its pages was Germany’s militarism, an original sin that had led the country into the Great War and paved the way for incipient fascism.
—Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
After it was completely defeated in both world wars, Germany—whose militarism and appetite for authoritarianism were once thought incurable—reemerged as an engine of European integration and democracy.
—Cristina Florea, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2022
Russians can hardly draw on their country’s experience fighting Hitler to justify their own brutal militarism.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarism
Noun
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At age twelve, Genge began playing rugby and found an outlet for his aggression.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The level of aggression of the cancer is determined by the Gleason score and grade system.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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We’re told in Superfine that, around 300 years ago, a new culture of conspicuous consumption, fueled by slavery, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothes signaling wealth and taste.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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Obviously, these words don’t erase McKinley’s record of protectionism and imperialism.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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India's jingoism and war hysteria should be a source of serious concern for the world.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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As for the Russian soldiers, their remarks are a mix of jingoism and resignation.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The look is in stark defiance of a proliferating security mentality in schools to stop active shooters.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The Pakistan Crescent Collective made a triumphant return to the Cannes Film Market this week, presenting a powerhouse panel that positioned filmmaking as an act of creative defiance against decades of limiting stereotypes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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“Militarism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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