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militarize

mi·li·ta·rize

UK/ˈmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪz/ US/ˈmɪlʌtɜrˌaɪz/ uncommon

verb

1.

lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force

  • “militarize Germany again after the war”
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2.

adopt for military use

  • “militarize the Civil Service”
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Origin

From military + -ize.

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