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militaristisch — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hawkish adjective Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.

Senses

militaristisch is used for these senses in English:

  • hawkish Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.

hawkish — full definition

  1. adjective Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.
  2. adjective In economics, favouring tighter monetary policy — higher interest rates and restraint — in order to hold down inflation.
  3. adjective Watchful and sharp-eyed, like a hawk.

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