military
/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri
/adjective
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces: the build-up of military activity he organized his shows with military precision...
- When land was held by feudal tenure, military service was due from a tenant to his lord.
- There was very little formal structure by way of military rank in Viking armies.
- Confident in their military prowess, they preferred to try the arbitrament of war.
Synonyms
fighting, service, army, armed, defence, warrior, soldierly, soldier-like, martial
noun (plural militaries)
The armed forces of a country: as a young man he joined the military and pursued a career in the Army most militaries remain subordinate to civilian authorities...
- Although the coup was unsuccessful, it led to the assumption of power by the military.
- The regime itself used the military to achieve power and has long been aware of the danger it poses.
- My husband left home in February after eight years of inactive service to the military.
Synonyms
armed forces, army, forces, services, militia, soldiery;
navy, air force, marines, special forces
Derivatives
militariness
- It would not just be militariness but militarization.
- They announce their militariness by their uniform and position.
- I love the strange militariness of that.
Origin
Late Middle English: from French militaire or Latin militaris, from miles, milit- 'soldier'.