"warism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From war + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|war|ism}} war + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} warism (uncountable)
  1. Belief that war is justifiable in principle and can be justified in actual cases. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): War Synonyms: bellicism
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