military

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the military forces of a nation
  2. adjective of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
  3. adjective characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military

Etymology

From Middle English militari, from Old French militaire, from Latin mīlitāris, from mīles (“soldier”). Doublet of militaire.

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Synonyms

armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine

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