militarism
noun/ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #16,038 most common English word
Meaning
the belief in or pursuit of military power and values as a dominant national policy.
Example sentence
The country's rapid expansion of its armed forces reflected a growing spirit of militarism that worried neighboring nations.
Synonyms & related words
- warmongering
- jingoism
- hawkishness
- belligerence
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