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noun the military forces of a nation
armed forces; armed services; military machine; war machine.
- their military is the largest in the region
- the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker
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adjective of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
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adjective characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
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adjective associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
WordNet
Mil"i*ta*ry adjective
Etymology
L.
militaris,
militarius, from
miles,
militis, soldier: cf. F.
militaire.
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war; belonging to, engaged in, or appropriate to, the affairs of war; as, a military parade; military discipline; military bravery; military conduct; military renown.
Nor do I, as an enemy to peace,
Troop in the throngs of military men.
Shak.
- Performed or made by soldiers; as, a military election; a military expedition.
Bacon.
Mil"i*ta*ry noun
Etymology
Cf. F.
militaire.
Definitions
- The whole body of soldiers; soldiery; militia; troops; the army.
Webster 1913
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