militarized

• Se dit d'un territoire, d'un groupe ou d'une ressource qui a été organisé, équipé ou préparé pour un usage militaire, ou qui a reçu un caractère militaire.

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.

   équipé militairement

   • 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.

   Synonymesarmedweaponed

   Antonymesunarmed

2. Transformed into a military style or under military controlB2formal

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

   militarisé

   • 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.

   Synonymesarmedmilitaristicoccupiedregimented

   Antonymescivilian