Simple Definition of military
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: of or relating to soldiers or the armed forces (such as the army, navy, marines, and air force)
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: of or relating to the army
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: controlled or supported by armed forces
Full Definition of military
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
Examples of military in a sentence
He is being tried in a military court rather than in a civilian court.
He has had a long military career.
Origin and Etymology of military
Middle English, from Latin militaris, from milit-, miles soldier
First Known Use: 15th century
military
Simple Definition of military
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: members of the armed forces : military people
Full Definition of military
pluralmilitary
alsomilitaries
1 : military persons; especially : army officers
2 : armed forces
Examples of military in a sentence
There were many military present but only a few civilians.
<some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate>
1709
First Known Use of military
1709
MILITARY Defined for Kids
Definition of military for Students
1 : of or relating to soldiers, the army, or war <military drills>
2 : carried on by soldiers : supported by armed forces <a military government>
Definition of military for Students
military
: members of the armed forces
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