militarist
/'militərist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who advocates war or warlike policies: A militarist is someone who believes in strengthening military power and is willing to use aggressive military action or threats to achieve national goals. This often involves a belief that military strength is the most important aspect of a nation's power.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The general was a known militarist who constantly argued for increased defense spending.
- Historians debate whether the emperor was a strategic leader or a reckless militarist.
Advanced Usage
- "To be labeled a militarist": To be characterized or accused of having militaristic beliefs.
- The politician was labeled a militarist by his opponents for his aggressive foreign policy speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Militarism (n): The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
- The era was marked by a rise in militarism across the continent.
- Militaristic (adj): Characteristic of or advocating militarism.
- The country's militaristic parade was intended to showcase its power.
Synonyms
- Warmonger: A person who encourages or advocates warfare.
- Hawk: A person who advocates aggressive or warlike policies in foreign affairs. (Often contrasted with "dove").
Antonyms
- Pacifist: A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
- Dove: A person who advocates peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs.
Related Phrases
- Militarist regime: A government controlled by or strongly influenced by militarists.
- The country suffered under a harsh militarist regime for decades.
Noun
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a person who advocates war or warlike policies
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