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military

Syllabification: (mil·i·tar·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈmiləˌterē/
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Definition of military

adjective

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces:both leaders condemned the buildup of military activity

noun

(the military)
  • the armed forces of a country.

Derivatives

militarily

Pronunciation: /ˌmiləˈte(ə)rəlē/
adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from French militaire or Latin militaris, from miles, milit- 'soldier'

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