# militarize

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪz/

## Definitions
1. To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
2. To train or equip for war.
3. To adopt for use by the military.

## Etymology
From milit(ary) + -arize.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/militarize