Militarised (Adjective)
Meaning
Issued military arms.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The police force appeared increasingly militarised as officers began carrying assault rifles during routine patrols.
- Critics argue that arming teachers with firearms militarises the learning environment and puts students at risk.
- The images of the government's militarised response to protests, with officers in riot gear and wielding Tasers, sparked widespread outrage.
- Some citizens felt uneasy seeing their local authorities carry military-grade equipment, fearing the town was becoming militarised.
- Human rights activists claim the regime has militarised the entire country, forcing dissidents to live in constant fear of government reprisal.