military: Meaning, Definition, Usage

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
adjective of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
- military law
adjective characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
- military uniforms
adjective associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
- military police

L. militaris, militarius, from miles, militis, soldier: cf. F. militaire.

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.