militarization

ˌmɪl.ɪ.tə.rɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

Definition

Definition of militarization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

military preparation

TECH.

process of equipping or organizing for military purposes

TECH.

The militarization of the region has escalated tensions.

arming

mobilization

military influence

TECH.

state of being heavily influenced by military values

TECH.

The militarization of the police has been a controversial topic.

militarism

defense

TECH.

process of adopting military control or administration

TECH.

The militarization of the police has raised concerns.

armament

militarisation

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Origin of militarization

Latin, militaris (military) + -ization (process)

Examples of militarization in a sentence

Militarization of space is a topic of international debate.
The country's militarization has led to increased tensions.
Militarization of the youth is a growing concern.
Militarization of the region led to unrest.
The country's militarization was a strategic move.

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French:militarisation, militarisme, ...
German:Militarisierung, Militarisierungsprozess, ...
Italian:militarizzazione, ...
Spanish:militarización, ...
Portuguese:militarização, ...
Chinese:军事化, 军队化, ...
Japanese:軍事化, 軍事的影響, ...
Arabic:عَسْكَرَة, تَعْسِيك, ...
Hebrew:מִילִיטָרִיזַצְיָה, צְבָאִיּוּת יֶתֶר, ...
Russian:милитаризация, ...
Ukrainian:мілітаризація, військовий вплив, ...
Hindi:सैन्यीकरण, सैन्य वर्चस्व, ...
Bengali:সামরিকীকরণ, ...
Catalan:militarització, ...
Czech:militarizace, zválečňování, ...
Danish:militarisering, stigende militær påvirkning af samfund eller institutioner, ...
Dutch:militarisering, militarisatie, ...
Greek:στρατιωτικοποίηση, ...
Hungarian:militarizáció, katonásodás, ...
Khmer:ការធ្វើយោធូបនីយកម្ម, យោធូបនីយកម្ម, ...
Korean:군사화, 군사적 영향력, ...
Persian:نظامی‌سازی, نظامی‌گری, ...
Polish:militaryzacja, militaryzacja sił policyjnych, ...
Portuguese (BR):militarização, controle militar, ...
Romanian:militarizare, influență militară, ...
Swedish:militarisering, militär påverkan, ...
Thai:การทำให้เป็นทางทหาร, ภาวะถูกครอบงำด้วยค่านิยมทางทหาร, ...
Turkish:askerileşme, askeri etki, ...
Vietnamese:quân sự hóa, sự quân sự hóa, ...

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