Militarization
noun
The process of supplying a place, an organization or society with military force or values.
The government's militarization of the police has led to an increase in violent confrontations.
Often appears as...
- militarization of police
- militarization of society
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Formal
Academic
noun
The act of increasing the importance of military power while making decisions or plans.
The militarization of the conflict made a peaceful resolution harder to achieve.
Often appears as...
- militarization of conflict
- militarization of foreign policy
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
noun
The process of supplying a place, an organization or society with military force or values.
The government's militarization of the police has led to an increase in violent confrontations.
Often appears as...
- militarization of police
- militarization of society
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The act of increasing the importance of military power while making decisions or plans.
The militarization of the conflict made a peaceful resolution harder to achieve.
Often appears as...
- militarization of conflict
- militarization of foreign policy
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a critical stance towards increasing military influence.
Citizens protested the militarization of their community.
Pro Tip 2/3Societal Impact
Suggests a shift in society's values towards favoring military solutions.
The debate on the militarization of society intensified after the incident.
Pro Tip 3/3May Imply Force
Can suggest the use or threat of force in a non-military context.
The militarization of the police made the protests feel like a war zone.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a critical stance towards increasing military influence.
Citizens protested the militarization of their community.
Pro Tip 2/3Societal Impact
Suggests a shift in society's values towards favoring military solutions.
The debate on the militarization of society intensified after the incident.
Pro Tip 3/3May Imply Force
Can suggest the use or threat of force in a non-military context.
The militarization of the police made the protests feel like a war zone.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a critical stance towards increasing military influence.
Citizens protested the militarization of their community.
Pro Tip 2/3Societal Impact
Suggests a shift in society's values towards favoring military solutions.
The debate on the militarization of society intensified after the incident.
Pro Tip 3/3May Imply Force
Can suggest the use or threat of force in a non-military context.
The militarization of the police made the protests feel like a war zone.
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A radical experiment in...
to get by I mean it's not easy you see a lot of poverty and you feel something about this these people have designs for your resource and this is what you see something else you see that you talk about Americans don't talk about this but you do there's this thing this this militarization of the world in its
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
you're talking about the militarization of our police and so there's calling for the demilitarization of police they're calling for removed police from schools LAUSD just did a successful campaign student-led campaign to get police out of their schools LAUSD had police in
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Is your country at risk...
And this leads to point militarization. Dictators survive by instigating fear, and they use the military to suppress dissident voices, even though they try to give the impression that the military is to protect the nation. And they suppress institutions and destroy them
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A radical experiment in...
to get by I mean it's not easy you see a lot of poverty and you feel something about this these people have designs for your resource and this is what you see something else you see that you talk about Americans don't talk about this but you do there's this thing this this militarization of the world in its
Video examples
LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
you're talking about the militarization of our police and so there's calling for the demilitarization of police they're calling for removed police from schools LAUSD just did a successful campaign student-led campaign to get police out of their schools LAUSD had police in
Video examples
Is your country at risk...
And this leads to point militarization. Dictators survive by instigating fear, and they use the military to suppress dissident voices, even though they try to give the impression that the military is to protect the nation. And they suppress institutions and destroy them
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
William Lacy Clay, Jr.
American Politician
It's an issue that we need to have a national discussion about, the militarization of local police forces, and then when they are used to quell peaceful demonstration. Then we have a problem, and especially around this entire case of the murder of Michael Brown at the hands of a Ferguson police officer.
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Rand Paul
American Politician
Washington has incentivized the militarization of local police precincts by using federal dollars to help municipal governments build what are essentially small armies - where police departments compete to acquire military gear that goes far beyond what most of Americans think of as law enforcement.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
At a policy level, we can support protecting and serving as opposed to militarization or disproportionate response. Step one is making sure we don't militarize and actually call for a review of military equipment in New York police forces.
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Roger Waters
British Musician
We live in very volatile times. And it is super necessary that all of us resist this move toward the militarization and establishment of a more and more authoritarian regime, not just in the United States but in Europe and elsewhere.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
If we don't have a responsive democracy, all the debates about charter schools, and fracking, and high-stakes testing, and the militarization of police forces - all of which are issues I care about – they aren't real debates.
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Danny Glover
American Actor
You know, we do not want the militarization of Haiti. We do not see a Haitian as a protectorate where it relinquishes its own sovereignty.
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Vermin Supreme
American Artist
The militarization of the police is obviously not a secret. And the militarization of the force is to circumvent Posse Comitatus.
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Jonathan Van Ness
American Entertainer
I just - I come from a very little town where the militarization of the police force is a very real issue.
Quote examples
William Lacy Clay, Jr.
American Politician
It's an issue that we need to have a national discussion about, the militarization of local police forces, and then when they are used to quell peaceful demonstration. Then we have a problem, and especially around this entire case of the murder of Michael Brown at the hands of a Ferguson police officer.
Quote examples
Rand Paul
American Politician
Washington has incentivized the militarization of local police precincts by using federal dollars to help municipal governments build what are essentially small armies - where police departments compete to acquire military gear that goes far beyond what most of Americans think of as law enforcement.
Quote examples
Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
At a policy level, we can support protecting and serving as opposed to militarization or disproportionate response. Step one is making sure we don't militarize and actually call for a review of military equipment in New York police forces.
Quote examples
Roger Waters
British Musician
We live in very volatile times. And it is super necessary that all of us resist this move toward the militarization and establishment of a more and more authoritarian regime, not just in the United States but in Europe and elsewhere.
Quote examples
Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
If we don't have a responsive democracy, all the debates about charter schools, and fracking, and high-stakes testing, and the militarization of police forces - all of which are issues I care about – they aren't real debates.
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Danny Glover
American Actor
You know, we do not want the militarization of Haiti. We do not see a Haitian as a protectorate where it relinquishes its own sovereignty.
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Vermin Supreme
American Artist
The militarization of the police is obviously not a secret. And the militarization of the force is to circumvent Posse Comitatus.
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Jonathan Van Ness
American Entertainer
I just - I come from a very little town where the militarization of the police force is a very real issue.
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