noun
- people who believe in or advocate for the use of military force and the maintenance of strong armed forces
Usage: plural form of militarist
Examples
- The militarists in the government pushed for increased defense spending.
- Critics accused the militarists of promoting unnecessary conflicts.
- The debate between militarists and pacifists dominated the political discussion.
- Many militarists argued that a strong military would deter potential enemies.
- The militarists believed that diplomatic solutions were often ineffective.
- Opposition groups criticized the militarists for their aggressive foreign policy stance.