militarism
1 antonym for militarism — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The belief that a strong military is the basis of a society's security and should be its main priority.
Antonyms
anti-militarism
How to use militarism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rise of militarism
growing militarism
oppose militarism
It is usually used in political or historical writing and often carries a critical tone.
Etymology
The word comes from French militarisme. It can be analysed as military plus the suffix -ism.
Full origin of militarism →Frequently asked questions
What does militarism mean?
Militarism is the belief that the military is the foundation of a society's security and its most important part. It can also mean an excessive focus on military force.
What is the opposite of militarism?
The term anti-militarism is the usual opposite. It describes opposition to militarism.
Is militarism a countable noun?
It is mostly used as an uncountable noun, although a plural, militarisms, is possible.
