Definition of "militarization" []

• The process whereby some area of land or procedure becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion. (noun)

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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?"
• "I believe Afghanistan changed them to what I call the militarization of Islamic thought."
• "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."