English Explanatory Dictionary

militaristic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Using the power of the military.
  2. Related to the use of the military.
  3. Of or pertaining to militarism.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɪl.ə.təˈɹɪs.tɪk/ [ˌmɪl.ə.ɾəˈɹɪs.tɪk] [ˌmɪl.ə.təˈɹɪs.tɪk]

Word forms

militaristic more militaristic most militaristic

Etymology

From militarist + -ic or military + -istic.

Synonyms

militarist

Derived words

antimilitaristic militaristically nonmilitaristic paramilitaristic pseudomilitaristic unmilitaristic
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