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militarize

/mɪltɪˈraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does militarize mean?

verb

To make or make into a military organization or system; to give a military character to. To make or use something as if it were a weapon or a military resource.

Example

"The government has militarized the border to prevent further immigration."

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