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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness the military forces for war or other emergency.
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- noun The process whereby some area of land or procedure becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion.
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- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency:
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Examples
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I think the term militarization of space should be saved for nothing short of having orbital platforms with weapons pointed at cities. on 04/25/2010, -8/+33Why is anyone surprised by this?
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I believe Afghanistan changed them to what I call the militarization of Islamic thought.
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I believe Afghanistan changed them to what I call the militarization of Islamic thought.
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I believe Afghanistan changed them to what I call the militarization of Islamic thought.
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I believe Afghanistan changed them to what I call the militarization of Islamic thought.
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I believe Afghanistan changed them to what I call the militarization of Islamic thought.
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The third explanation for Mexico's growing militarization is perhaps the most ominous of all for Mexico though it probably affects foreign visitors the least.
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The third explanation for Mexico's growing militarization is perhaps the most ominous of all for Mexico though it probably affects foreign visitors the least.
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While engaging enemies like the Sunni tribal leaders is a good idea, arming them adds to the long-term militarization of the country.
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Early drafts of the assessment, known as the "militarization report," have been seen by diplomats involved with the IAEA's work.
Iran Seeks to Upgrade Nuclear Technology David Crawford 2011
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