Added 9 October 2026
military
/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ɹi/ noun
In Latin: mīlitāris Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about military at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
adjective
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Of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare.
military law
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Characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military.
military uniforms
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Associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians.
military police
Origin
From Middle English militari, from Old French militaire, from Latin mīlitāris, from mīles (“soldier”) + -āris (whence -ary). Doublet of militaire.
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