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militaristic

ADJECTIVE
military
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bellicose
WEAK
aggressive armed army combatant combative fighting martial militant noncivilian soldierly warlike warmongering

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Militaristic German nationalism fueled the world wars of the 20th century, leaving uncountable tens of millions dead.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2022

Militaristic politicians also took control of Japan in the 1930s.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

Artist Stephan Balkenhol's Wagner statue will soon be unveiled in Leipzig Militaristic or non-militaristic?

From BBC • May 25, 2013

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Fighting Words: Belli and Milit

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