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   military

   /ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces: "the build-up of military activity"

   noun

   • 1. the armed forces of a country: "as a young man he joined the military and pursued a career in the Army"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French militaire or Latin militaris, from miles, milit- ‘soldier’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. militariness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMILITARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈmɪl.ɪ.t ə r.i / us / ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i / [ C ] the armed forces of a particular country: The matter is under investigation by the militaries of both countries. A US military spokesman said that five soldiers had been killed. the military. C1. the armed forces: The military has opposed any cuts in defence spending. More examples.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MilitaryMilitary - Wikipedia

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   A military, also known collectively as an armed forces, are a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a distinct military uniform.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › militaryMilitary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MILITARY is of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war. How to use military in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMILITARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Military means relating to or belonging to the army, rather than to the navy or the air force.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMILITARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MILITARY meaning: 1. relating to or belonging to the armed forces: 2. typical of the armed forces: 3. the armed…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › militaryMILITARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Military definition: of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy. See examples of MILITARY used in a sentence.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › militaryMilitary Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   MILITARY meaning: 1 : of or relating to soldiers or the armed forces (such as the army, navy, marines, and air force); 2 : of or relating to the army