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The German word "Militarismus" is a noun meaning militarism.

• It is formed from the root "Militar" (relating to the military) plus the suffix "-ismus" (equivalent to "-ism" in English, indicating a doctrine or system).
• Militar relates to "military" or "armed forces".

Similar words:

• Militär (military)
• Kriegstreiberei (warmongering)
• Aufrüstung (armament)

Difference:

• Militarismus refers to a political or social system where the military has an influential role or emphasis in society.
• Militär just means the armed forces themselves.
• Kriegstreiberei has a negative connotation emphasizing the promotion of war aggressively.
• Aufrüstung refers specifically to the act of building up weaponry or forces, not the ideology.