1. organized, equipped, or controlled according to military principles or methods
Usage: British spelling
2. having a strong military presence or influence
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The border region became heavily militarised after the conflict began.
• Critics argued that the police force had become too militarised.
• The militarised zone was off-limits to civilians.
• Many schools in the area adopted militarised discipline policies.
• The government’s militarised response to protests drew international criticism.
• The once-peaceful town now had a militarised appearance with checkpoints everywhere.