Meaning of the word militarized in English

What does militarized mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

militarized

US /ˈmɪl.ə.tə.raɪzd/
UK /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪzd/

Adjective

equipped with military forces or weapons; made ready for war

Example:
The border region has become heavily militarized.
They established a militarized zone to prevent further conflict.
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