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military
/ˈmɪləˌteri/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MILITARY
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of or relating to soldiers or the armed forces (such as the army, navy, marines, and air force)
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military discipline/life
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military glory
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military aircraft/officers/history/personnel/operations
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a military base/camp/hospital
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He is being tried in a military court rather than in a civilian court.
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He has had a long military career.
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He tried to avoid military service. [=he tried to avoid becoming a member of the army, navy, etc.]
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of or relating to the army
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controlled or supported by armed forces
— militarily
/ˌmɪləˈterəli/
adverb
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military
/ˈmɪləˌteri/
noun
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military
/ˈmɪləˌteri/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MILITARY
[plural]
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members of the armed forces
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military people
the military
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the armed forces
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He has had a long career in the military.
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The policy is opposed by the military.
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The military oppose/opposes the policy. [=military leaders oppose the policy]