military science

noun

: the principles of military conflict

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Beloved professor of military science Lt. Col. Brandon Shah was killed. Olivia Palombo, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 At Old Dominion University, Shah earned a Bachelor of Science in sociology with a minor in military science, according to his profile. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026 The shooting killed an ROTC leader who was a professor of military science at ODU, and left two others hurt. Alan G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 The shooting killed an ROTC leader who was a professor of military science at ODU. Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for military science

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of military science was circa 1830

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“Military science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20science. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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