1. plural of militarism; beliefs in or policies of maintaining strong military forces and being prepared to use them aggressively

Examples

• The historian compared the militarisms of various European nations before World War I.
• Different forms of militarisms emerged across the continent during the arms race.
• The professor discussed how competing militarisms contributed to international tensions.
• Regional militarisms often clash with diplomatic efforts for peace.
• The book examines the rise of militarisms in the early twentieth century.
• Various militarisms shaped the political landscape of the era.