militarized

• Beschreibt ein Gebiet, eine Gruppe oder eine Ressource, die für militärische Zwecke organisiert, ausgerüstet oder vorbereitet wurde; auch: nach militärischem Vorbild strukturiert oder mit militärischer Präsenz durchsetzt.

Describes an area, group, or resource that has been organized, equipped, or prepared for military use.

1. Equipped with military armsB2formal

   Supplied or issued with weapons and military equipment for combat or security purposes.

   Mit militärischen Waffen ausgestattet

   • The border patrol was fully militarized with assault rifles and armored vehicles.
   • The region became heavily militarized after the conflict escalated.
   • The police force was militarized, receiving surplus military gear.
   • Critics argue that militarizing local police erodes trust in the community.

   Synonymearmedweaponed

   Antonymeunarmed

2. Transformed into a military style or under military controlB2formal

   Changed to resemble a military organization, discipline, or authority; or brought under military administration.

   Militarisiert

   • The government militarized the response to the protest, deploying troops to maintain order.
   • The civilian agency was militarized, becoming a branch of the armed forces.
   • The school's strict rules militarized the daily routine of students.
   • Under the new regime, society became increasingly militarized.

   Synonymearmedmilitaristicoccupiedregimented

   Antonymecivilian