🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

軍国主義

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gunkoku shugi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Militarism/ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"軍国主義は歴史的に多くの問題を引き起こしました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

    "The rise of militarism in the region has led to increased tensions between neighboring countries."
  2. 2

    A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war.

    "Militarism often results in the prioritization of military spending over social programs."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'militarism' originates from the Latin word 'militari', meaning 'to serve as a soldier'. It evolved in the 19th century to describe a political and social system that prioritizes military power and influence over other aspects of society.

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