war hawk

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Noun war hawk has 1 sense

hawk, war hawk - an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
--₁ is a kind of militarist, warmonger

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Term: War Hawk

Definition:

A war hawk refers to a person who advocates or supports aggressive or militant foreign policy, particularly in the context of warfare and national defense.

Sample Sentences:

The senator was known as a prominent war hawk, always pushing for military intervention in international conflicts.
During the debate, the war hawk argued for an increase in defense spending to project power abroad.
The war hawk's speeches roused patriotic fervor among the crowd, emphasizing the need for a strong military.

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