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Synonyms of militarist

6 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for militarist is bellicist. Other synonyms of militarist are hawk, warmonger, warnik, jingoist and militaristic. The opposite of militarist is pacifist.

Synonyms and similar words for militarist

nounOne who advocates military force to an ardent degree and (usually also) advocates the...

  • bellicistAn adherent of bellicism; one who advocates war.
  • hawk
  • warmongerSomeone who advocates war to an enthusiastic or ardent degree.
  • warnikOne who favours a policy of going to war.
  • jingoistOne who advocates an aggressive nationalism; one who vociferously supports a nation's military aims.

adjectiveSynonym of militaristic.

Opposite of militarist

nounOne who advocates military force to an ardent degree and (usually also) advocates the...

  • pacifistOne who loves, supports, or favours peace.
  • conscientious objectorSomeone who refuses to perform military service (for example to fight in an armed conflict, or be compulsorily drafted...

Meaning of militarist

  1. noun One who advocates military force to an ardent degree and (usually also) advocates the militarization of society.
  2. noun One who believes in the use of military force (at all).
  3. adjective Synonym of militaristic.

Full definition of militarist

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Questions about synonyms of militarist

What is another word for militarist?
Militarist has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bellicist, hawk, warmonger, warnik, jingoist and militaristic.
What is the opposite of militarist?
The opposite of militarist is pacifist.
What does militarist mean?
Militarist means one who advocates military force to an ardent degree and (usually also) advocates the militarization of society.

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