militarist
[ mil-i-ter-ist ]
/ ˈmɪl ɪ tər ɪst /
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noun
a person imbued with militarism.
a person skilled in the conduct of war and military affairs.
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Origin of militarist
First recorded in 1595–1605; militar(y) + -ist
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British Dictionary definitions for militarist
militarist
/ (ˈmɪlɪtərɪst) /
noun
a supporter of or believer in militarism
a devotee of military history, strategy, etc
Derived forms of militarist
militaristic, adjectivemilitaristically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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