military
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adjective \ˈmi-lə-ˌter-ē\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
See Examples of MILITARY
- He is being tried in a military court rather than in a civilian court.
- He has had a long military career.
Origin of MILITARY
Middle English, from Latin militaris, from milit-, miles soldier
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to MILITARY
- Antonyms
- nonmilitary
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2military
noun plural military also mil·i·tar·ies
Definition of MILITARY
1
: military persons; especially : army officers
2
Examples of MILITARY
- There were many military present but only a few civilians.
- <some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate>
First Known Use of MILITARY
1709
Related to MILITARY
- Synonyms
- colors, armed forces, service, troops
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