Definitions for "Militarism"
A military state or condition; a military system; reliance on military force in administering government.
The policy of maintaining a large military force, even in peacetime; -- a term usually used by opponents of such a policy on the assumption that such a large force is unnecessary for national defense.
The belief in the value of military action to solve economic and political problems.
The view that military strength, efficiency and values should dominate the country's public policy choices and take precedence over other interests.
A policy of aggressive military preparedness.
The tendency to regard military efficiency as the supreme ideal of the state, with other interests subordinate. In other words a 'military-industrial' complex – an economy built around a nation's armed forces together with the industries that supply them.
Keywords:  spirit, traditions, life
The spirit and traditions of military life.