A political or philosophical belief opposed to the growth of military power and the military solutions to problems.
From anti- (against) + militarism (from Latin militaris 'of soldiers'). Emerged in the late 19th century as labor movements and pacifists organized against war.
Antimilitarism grew hugely after World War I, which killed over 17 million people—survivors questioned whether military power ever solved anything or just created more suffering.
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