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militarization

/mɪltɪəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does militarization mean?

noun

The process of creating or increasing a country's military power, or the state of being highly militarized. The act of making something, especially a country or an organization, more military in character or appearance.

Example

"The government's decision to militarize the border has sparked widespread protests."

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