military

CEFRB1

/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ɹi/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to soldiers, armies, or war.

  2. 02

    noun

    The armed forces of a country.

Examples

  • The country decided to increase its military budget for national security.

  • The President says we must beef up our military forces.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ɾe/
  • /mɪlɪˈtaɾi/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).

  2. Relating to war.

  3. Characteristic of members of the armed forces.

More examples

In context

  • The site is used for military purposes.

  • He spent six years in the military.

  • If you join a military force, you may end up killing people.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English militari, from Old French militaire, from Latin mīlitāris, from mīles (“soldier”) + -āris (whence -ary). Doublet of militaire.