Military - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmɪləterɪ|  American pronunciation of the word military
Brit.  |ˈmɪlɪt(ə)rɪ|  British pronunciation of the word military

noun

- the military forces of a nation
their military is the largest in the region
the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker

adjective

- of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
military law
- characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
military uniforms
- associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
military police

Extra examples

He is being tried in a military court rather than in a civilian court.

He has had a long military career.

There were many military present but only a few civilians.

...some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate...

The government has threatened to take military action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area.

The United States is prepared to use military force to achieve its aims.

A soldier on military leave

An impressive display of military might

Military history doesn't really interest me.

We need a political solution rather than a military solution.

The coast is policed by the military.

A military action against another country

The problem may require military action.

Planes struck at key military targets.

Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire.

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