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   Mil·i·ta·rism

   /ˈmilədəˌriz(ə)m/

   

   noun

   • 1. 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: derogatory "the hostility and militarism of the regime has not ebbed in any perceptible manner"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from French militarisme, from militaire (see military).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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