militarise

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force
  2. verb adopt for military use

Etymology

From milit(ary) + -arise.

Synonyms

militarize

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