mil·i·tary
ˈmi-lə-ˌter-ē 
1
a
: of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war
military discipline
the country's military needs
b
: of or relating to armed forces
especially
: of or relating to ground or sometimes ground and air forces as opposed to naval forces
military and naval affairs
2
a
: performed or made by armed forces
military operations
b
: supported by armed force
a military government
3
: of or relating to the army
the military academy at West Point
plural military also militaries
1
: military persons
especially
: army officers
2
Synonyms
Examples of military in a Sentence
Adjective
He is being tried in a military court rather than in a civilian court.
He has had a long military career.
Noun
There were many military present but only a few civilians.
some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate
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Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
With his background in the Armed Forces Medical College and years of practice, his style of patient care combines military discipline with empathy.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, Israel’s military and settlers have launched a wave of violent repression while the world’s attention has been focused on Gaza.
—Mustafa Barghouti, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Money is flowing towards military and national security spending rather than reaching net zero.
—Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
With his background in the Armed Forces Medical College and years of practice, his style of patient care combines military discipline with empathy.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Noun
The general staff attributed the raid to the Ukrainian military and counterterrorism ministry.
—David Axe, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, Israel’s military and settlers have launched a wave of violent repression while the world’s attention has been focused on Gaza.
—Mustafa Barghouti, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
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military
1 of 2 adjective
mil·i·tary
ˈmil-ə-ˌter-ē
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of soldiers, arms, or war
military discipline
2
: carried on or supported by armed force
a military government
3
: of or relating to the army
military and naval affairs
military
2 of 2 noun
plural military
1
2
: military persons
especially
: army officers
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