militarist

/'militərist/

Thân thiện

A militarist gives a speech advocating for a stronger national defense.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who advocates war or warlike policies

Từ đồng nghĩa

• warmonger