English Explanatory Dictionary

militarize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
  2. To train or equip for war.
  3. To adopt for use by the military.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-militarize.wav

Word forms

militarize militarizes militarizing militarized militarise

Etymology

From military + -ize.

Derived words

demilitarize hypermilitarize militarizable militarization nonmilitarized overmilitarize remilitarize unmilitarized
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