Definition of militarize Militarize
/mɪˈlʌtɚajˌz/ - [miluterayz] - mil•i•ta•rize
We found 5 definitions of militarize from 3 different sources.
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British English
militarise - /mˈɪlɪtəɹˌaɪz/
American English
militarize - /mɪˈlʌtɚajˌz/
What does militarize mean?
WordNet
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| militarize - lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force; "militarize Germany again after the war" | ||
| militarise | ||
| demilitarise, demilitarize do away with the military organization and potential of | ||
| modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | ||
| mobilise, mobilize cause to move around; "circulate a rumor" | ||
| remilitarise, remilitarize militarize anew; "Should Japan be remilitarized?" | ||
| militarize - adopt for military use; "militarize the Civil Service" | ||
| militarise | ||
| modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- militarize (Verb)
To train or equip for war. - militarize (Verb)
To adopt for use by the military.
Part of speech
🔤- militarize, verb, present, 1st person singular of militarize (infinitive).
- militarize, verb (infinitive).
