Militaristic

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪlɪtərˈɪstɪk/

Militaristic (adjective)

  1. Having a strong belief in the importance of military power and military solutions.
  2. Promoting or supporting aggressive military actions and policies.

Examples

  • The country has a militaristic approach to its foreign policy.
  • His militaristic attitude often leads to conflict.

Common collocations: militaristic society, militaristic government, militaristic rhetoric, militaristic policies

Synonyms of Militaristic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Militaristic

  • someone who opposes war and violence
  • related to managing international relations peacefully