militarism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

WordNet

Mil"i*ta*rism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. militarisme.
Definitions
  1. A military state or condition; reliance on military force in administering government; a military system.
  2. The spirit and traditions of military life. H. Spencer.

Webster 1913