militarist

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noun

mil·​i·​ta·​rist -rə̇st How to pronounce militarist (audio)
plural -s
Synonyms of militaristnext
1
archaic : an expert in military matters
2
: one imbued with militarism

militarist

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adjective

"
: characterized by militarism
militarist faction
: dominated by military aims and ideals
militarist dictator
militaristic
¦milətə¦ristik How to pronounce militarist (audio)
-lətə¦-, 
-tēk
adjective
militaristically
-tə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce militarist (audio)
-tēk-, 
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

Noun

militar(y) + -ist

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