Word
militaristic
Phoneticsmil·i·taris·tic
US/ˌmɪɫɪtɝˈɪstɪk/
UK/mˌɪlɪtɑːɹˈɪstɪk/
Definition
adj. believing that war and a strong army are good, and wanting your country to use power or fighting to solve problems.
adj. Favouring the use of military force and glorifying martial values in politics and society. Often describes governments, policies, or cultures that prioritise military strength over diplomacy.
Examples
“They oppose the country's militaristic policies and want peace.”
“The newspaper criticised the leader's militaristic speech for praising war instead of talks.”
“Historians argue that the regime's militaristic parades and school textbooks normalised conquest for a generation.”
Examples
simple
“They oppose the country's militaristic policies and want peace.”
contextual
“The newspaper criticised the leader's militaristic speech for praising war instead of talks.”
complex
“Historians argue that the regime's militaristic parades and school textbooks normalised conquest for a generation.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “militaristic” in context.
Verb
01. become militaristic
“The regime became militaristic after the coup and expanded conscription.”
verb + adj
02. denounce as militaristic
“Critics denounced the new doctrine as militaristic and dangerous.”
verb + prep + adj
Adjective
03. deeply militaristic
“The junta built a deeply militaristic society centred on obedience and conscription.”
adv + adj
04. increasingly militaristic
“Analysts warn the government is becoming increasingly militaristic.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. militaristic aggression
“The council condemned the invasion as unjustified militaristic aggression.”
adj + noun
06. militaristic culture
“The film criticises the militaristic culture that glorifies combat.”
adj + noun
07. militaristic policy
“The opposition attacked the government's militaristic policy in the region.”
adj + noun
08. militaristic regime
“The militaristic regime poured resources into weapons rather than schools.”
adj + noun
09. adopt a militaristic stance
“After the border clash, the new leader adopted a militaristic stance.”
10. adopt increasingly militaristic rhetoric
“The party began to adopt increasingly militaristic rhetoric before the election.”
11. condemn militaristic aggression
“The council voted to condemn militaristic aggression against neighbours.”
12. maintain a militaristic culture
“The academy was accused of maintaining a militaristic culture among cadets.”
Real-World Examples
“Even Netanyahu has joined in with a fast-paced militaristic social media video set to heavy beats.” “Russian society is becoming increasingly militaristic since the war in Ukraine began.” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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