military

Definitions


[ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces
(e.g: the build-up of military activity)


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


[ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the armed forces of a country
(e.g: as a young man he joined the military and pursued a career in the Army)


Phrases:

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




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