noun
- opposition to militarism or the maintenance of large military forces and military values in society
Usage: typically uncountable; often used in political and social contexts
Examples
- The activist's antimilitarism led her to protest military spending and weapons development.
- Antimilitarism gained momentum during the Vietnam War era.
- His antimilitarism was rooted in a belief that conflicts should be resolved through diplomacy.
- The organization promotes antimilitarism by advocating for reduced defense budgets.
- Antimilitarism and pacifism often overlap in their opposition to war and military expansion.