military

English

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/, /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

adj
Definitions
  • Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
  • (North America) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
  • Relating to war.
  • Relating to armies or ground forces.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French militaire derived from Latin mīlitāris (of a soldier the military, of soldiers war, soldierly, martial).

Origin

Latin

mīlitāris

Gloss

of a soldier the military, of soldiers war, soldierly, martial

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