militarism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

From French militarisme, by surface analysis, military + -ism.

Prussian militarism had wrought its work upon her. — That Which Hath Wings: A Novel of the Day, Richard Dehan
Therefore patriotism leads much more easily to militarism and imperialism. — The Problem of China, Bertrand Russell
Her flag there has gone into the discard along with the wreck of militarism. — An African Adventure, Isaac Frederick Marcosson

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