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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.
William Lacy Clay, Jr.

Meaning of "militarization" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MILITARIZATION

militarization  [ˌmɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MILITARIZATION

noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Militarization is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MILITARIZATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Militarization

Militarization, or militarisation, is the process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and violence. It is related to militarism, which is an ideology that reflects the level of militarization of a state. The process of militarization involves many interrelated aspects that encompass all levels of society.

Definition of militarization in the English dictionary

The definition of militarization in the dictionary is the quality or state of converting to military use. Other definition of militarization is the quality or state of training for war or adding a military character to, as by increasing the armed forces, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MILITARIZATION


authorization
ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən
characterization
ˌkærɪktəraɪˈzeɪʃən
civilization
ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
customization
ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən
globalization
ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hospitalisation
ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hospitalization
ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hybridization
ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən
localization
ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
novelization
ˌnɒvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
optimisation
ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən
optimization
ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən
organisation
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən
organization
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən
realization
ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
specialization
ˌspeʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
stabilization
ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
synchronization
ˌsɪŋkrənaɪˈzeɪʃən
utilization
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
visualization
ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MILITARIZATION

militaria
militaries
militarily
militarisation
militarise
militarism
militarist
militaristic
militaristically
militarize
military
military academy
military band
military base
military coup
military covenant
military engineering
military honours
military law
military orchid

WORDS THAT END LIKE MILITARIZATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of militarization in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «militarization» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MILITARIZATION

Find out the translation of militarization to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of militarization from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «militarization» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

军事化
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

militarización
570 millions of speakers

English

militarization
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सैन्यीकरण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العسكرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

милитаризация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

militarização
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সামরিকীকরণের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

militarisation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Militarization
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Militarisierung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

軍事化
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

군사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Militerisasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tranh đấu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இராணுவமயமாக்கல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सैन्यीकरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

askerileştirme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

militarizzazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

militaryzacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мілітаризація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

militarizare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στρατιωτικοποίηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

militarisering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

militarisering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

militarisering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of militarization

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MILITARIZATION»

The term «militarization» is regularly used and occupies the 87.797 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MILITARIZATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about militarization

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QUOTES WITH «MILITARIZATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word militarization.
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William Lacy Clay, Jr.
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.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MILITARIZATION»

Discover the use of militarization in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to militarization and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kamikaze, Cherry Blossoms, and Nationalisms: The ...
In this fascinating study of the role of symbolism and aesthetics in totalitarian ideology, Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney shows how the state manipulated the time-honored Japanese symbol of the cherry blossom to convince people that it was their ...
Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney, 2010
2
SWAT Madness and the Militarization of the American Police: ...
With the immediacy of a daily newspaper, this book reveals how the irresponsible use of SWAT teams, shock-and-awe policing, and the increasing militarization of American law enforcement is changing the face of "the land of the free."
A. James Fisher, 2010
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Security Disarmed: Critical Perspectives on Gender, Race, ...
The book critically challenges militarization and voices an alternative encompassing vision of human security by analyzing the relationships among gender, race, and militarization.
Barbara Sutton, Sandra Morgen, Julie Novkov, 2008
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The militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border, 1978-1992: ...
"Focuses on the growing militarization of US immigration and drug policy along Mexico/US border.
Timothy J Dunn, 1997
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Energy Security and Global Politics: The Militarization of ...
This book analyses the strategic dimensions of energy security, particularly where energy resources have become the object of military competition.
Daniel Moran, James A. Russell, 2008
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The Militarization and Weaponization of Space
This work cogently addresses an issue of increasing urgency to scholars of international politics.
Matthew Mowthorpe, 2004
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Targets of Opportunity: On the Militarization of Thinking
The title of this book echoes a phrase used by the Washington Post to describethe American attempt to kill Saddam Hussein at the start of the war againstIraq.
Samuel Weber, 2009
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The Militarization of Culture in the Dominican Republic, ...
Traces the interaction of the military & the civilian population, showing the many ways in which the military ethos has permeated Dominican culture.
Valentina Peguero, 2004
9
Militarization and State Power in the Arab-Israeli Conflict: ...
A set of propositions and an accompanying theoretical framework that explains the cause-effect linkages between intrastate and interstate power realization that are characterized by militarization are developed.
Eligar Sadeh, 1997
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No refuge: the crisis of refugee militarization in Africa
This book traces the experience of refugee and IDP militarization in four African countries emerging from or affected by war: Guinea, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Robert Muggah, Small Arms Survey, Bonn International Center for Conversion, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MILITARIZATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term militarization is used in the context of the following news items.
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20 ways Bernie Sanders has stood up for civil and minority rights
... important issues like police brutality, systemic racism, mass incarceration and militarization of the police into the center of national dialogue. «Salon, Jul 15»
2
Afternoon links: Sandra Bland's death to be investigated as a …
He is the author of the book "Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America's Police Forces." opinions. the-watch. Success! Check your ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
China Should Not Declare New South China Sea ADIZ: Top …
With growing concerns about China's extensive land reclamation activities and the further militarization of some of its facilities, some have ... «The Diplomat, Jul 15»
4
Former Nigerian military dictator meets with Obama, Kerry in …
... have moved to align more closely with China, while setting the stage for intensified conflict and militarization of broad areas of the country. «World Socialist Web Site, Jul 15»
5
Wesley Clark's internment proposal: The specter of military dictatorship
... the creation of the Pentagon's Northern Command overseeing the US itself, and the unceasing militarization of US police departments—as ... «World Socialist Web Site, Jul 15»
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Rick Perry and David Petraeus: The Rise of the North American …
And Russia is engaged in the large-scale militarization of the Arctic. “When you look at what the Russians are doing in the Arctic, it is actually ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
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California Bill Taking on Federal Militarization of Police Clears …
The legislation sets the foundation for local communities to stop federal militarization programs. Via the Pentagon's 1033 Program and funding ... «Tenth Amendment Center, Jul 15»
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A-bomb victims forsaken in Japan's push toward militarization
Sumiteru Taniguchi, who survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki, has made peace activism his life's work. He has also come to oppose ... «Al Jazeera America, Jul 15»
9
Former Iran Ambassador: Nuclear Deal is Model for Closing Path to …
Congress will have 60 days to review the agreement. "The deal has closed all possible pathways toward possible militarization, weaponization ... «Democracy Now!, Jul 15»
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Knives Are Out for Those Who Challenge Militarization of the Korean …
When we began our project "Women Cross the DMZ," we knew the landmines in the DMZ would be nothing compared to the explosions of ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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