militarist
/ˈmɪlɪtərɪst/
adjective
- Relating to or supporting a strong military and aggressive military policies.
- The government adopted a militarist approach to foreign policy.
- His militarist speeches often called for a larger navy.
- The country's militarist leaders pushed for war with its neighbors.
noun
- A person who strongly supports military values, policies, or a strong military force.
- The debate between pacifists and militarists grew heated during the election.
- The general was a well-known militarist who believed in expanding the army.
- Many militarists argued that the country needed to spend more on defense.