"promilitary" meaning in English

See promilitary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more promilitary [comparative], most promilitary [superlative]
Etymology: From pro- + military. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|military}} pro- + military Head templates: {{en-adj}} promilitary (comparative more promilitary, superlative most promilitary)
  1. Favoring or supporting the military Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-promilitary-en-adj-ZSF6~kzF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pro-

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