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militarize

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militarize verb
also British militarise /ˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/
militarizes; militarized; militarizing
militarize
verb
also British militarise /ˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/
militarizes; militarized; militarizing
Britannica Dictionary definition of MILITARIZE
[+ object]
: to put weapons and military forces in (an area) usually used as (be) militarized
opposite demilitarize
: to give a military quality or character to (something)

— militarization

also British militarisation /ˌmɪlətərəˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˌmɪlətəˌraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]