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militarism Synonyms

Another word for militarism

Choosing another word for militarism depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

Usage Example

"Historians often cite rising nationalism and warmongering as major underlying causes of the conflict."

Strong
warmongering
hawkishness
bellicism
jingoism
bellicosity
belligerence
militancy

• noun (Context 2)

The predominance of the armed forces in the administration or policy of a state, or the exaltation of military virtues and ideals.

Usage Example

"The new constitution was carefully drafted to ensure civilian oversight and prevent a return to praetorianism."

Strong
praetorianism
warlordism

Opposites of militarism

The opposite of militarism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pacifism
antimilitarism
nonviolence
doveishness
neutralism
See all opposites of militarism

• Nearby Words

militantism
militantly
militarily
militarism
militarist
militaristic
militarization

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Militarism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/militarism
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