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militarized

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪlɪtəraɪzd]

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Learn how to use militarized in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “government policy”

(verb) to organize or prepare something for military use or control. This can mean changing a place or group so that it follows military rules or operates in a military way.

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The government has militarized the area to improve safety and control tensions.

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They did not militarize the region, so it remained peaceful and free.

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Why did the authorities choose to militarize the neighborhood?

Context: “sociopolitical”

(verb) to make something more related to military problems or attitudes. This often means increasing the military's presence or influence in a particular situation or community.

Example

The discussion about the conflict has militarized the community, leading them to feel more defensive.

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The project did not militarize the local culture, allowing for more peaceful interactions.

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How can we avoid militarizing the discussion around peacekeeping?

How to pronounce militarized

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪlɪtəraɪzd]

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