militarily

CEFRB2

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.t(ə.)ɹə.li/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way related to soldiers, armies, or war.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    By way of military or otherwise belligerent means.

Examples

  • Jugurtha was sent to serve militarily in Spain.

  • Algeria can't be defeated militarily.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. In a manner relating to the military or military matters.

  2. In a military or martial manner; not peaceably.

More examples

In context

  • The borders of the empire were expanded militarily over the course of many wars of conquest.

  • Algeria is militarily powerful.

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Origin

adverb

From military + -ly.