Militarization (Noun)
Meaning
Act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The country's militarization of its border with its neighbor has raised concerns among international observers.
- The rapid militarization of the region has led to a significant increase in tensions between the two rival nations.
- Critics argue that the militarization of the police force has led to an excessive use of force against civilians.
- The government's decision to militarize the response to the natural disaster has been met with skepticism by many experts.
- The militarization of space is a growing concern among nations, as it could potentially lead to a new era of conflict.