Definition of Hawkish
Hawkish
Hawk·ish
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(adjective)
Favoring military action or a strong national defense.
e.g. The hawkish senator advocated for increased military spending.
(adjective)
having an aggressive or militant attitude and advocating for warlike policies, especially in areas such as foreign affairs;
e.g. The current administration is hawkish towards China's business policies.
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