Main Entry: ¹mil·i·tary

Pronunciation: \ˈmi-lə-ˌter-ē\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin militaris, from milit-, miles soldier

Date: 15th century

1 a : of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war b : of or relating to armed forces; especially : of or relating to ground or sometimes ground and air forces as opposed to naval forces
2 a : performed or made by armed forces b : supported by armed force
3 : of or relating to the army