Wehrbereitschaft
willingness to defend the country
noun VEHR-beh-rayt-shahft Rare
Also means
readiness for military service
Usage Note
Wehrbereitschaft is the readiness of citizens or a state to defend itself militarily. In debates about conscription (Wehrpflicht) and NATO obligations, German politicians frequently call for greater Wehrbereitschaft in society.
Examples
"Die Diskussion über Wehrbereitschaft ist in Deutschland nach Jahrzehnten wieder aktuell."
Natural Translation
The discussion about willingness to defend the country has become topical in Germany again after decades.
Literal Translation
The discussion about defence-readiness is in Germany after decades again topical.
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