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Meaning of civilianism in English:

civilianism

Pronunciation /sɪˈvɪlɪənɪz(ə)m/

noun

  • (The advocacy of) civilian attitudes, ideas, or principles, especially as opposed to militarism.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John William Kaye (1814–1876), military historian. From civilian + -ism.