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militarization
This term carries a strong sociopolitical connotation, often used in critical discussions regarding the erosion of civilian boundaries. When applied to police forces or government agencies, it typically implies a negative shift toward aggressive tactics, the adoption of combat gear, and a mindset of warfare rather than community service.
In an industrial context, the word describes a structural pivot toward war production. While the term is generally used as an uncountable abstract noun to describe a broad trend or process, it can occasionally be used in the plural when referring to specific, distinct instances or different types of militarization across various sectors.
Meanings
Examples
The rapid militarization of the border has raised concerns among human rights groups.
I wonder if the militarization of the police force is actually making the city safer.
The empire underwent a period of intense militarization before the great invasion.
We cannot ignore the creeping militarization of our educational system.
The government ordered the immediate militarization of all automotive factories.
The government ordered the immediate militarization of all automotive factories.
Look at how the militarization of space is becoming a primary goal for superpowers.
The sudden militarization of the region suggests that a conflict is imminent.
This shift toward militarization will likely drain the national budget for years.