military
adjective
[ ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri ]
• relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.
• "the build-up of military activity"
military
noun
• the armed forces of a country.
• "as a young man he joined the military and pursued a career in the Army"
Similar:
armed forces,
army,
forces,
services,
militia,
soldiery,
navy,
air force,
marines,
special forces,
Origin:
late Middle English: from French militaire or Latin militaris, from miles, milit- ‘soldier’.
