| milepost |
a signpost that indicates the distance in miles to a specified place, or any of a series of posts set at one-mile intervals, as along a highway. |
| miler |
one who competes in races one mile in length, esp. a trained runner. |
| milestone |
a stone that indicates the distance in miles to a specified place. [2 definitions] |
| miliaria |
a disease characterized by inflammation of the skin, esp. near the sweat glands, causing eruptions and blisters and usu. resulting from overexposure to heat; prickly heat. |
| milieu |
surroundings or situation; environment. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, esp. in defense of a cause. [4 definitions] |
| militarism |
a policy that emphasizes military strength and preparedness. [3 definitions] |
| militarist |
a person who adheres to militarism. |
| militarize |
to make ready for military conflict. [2 definitions] |
| military |
of or pertaining to warfare or preparation for war. [3 definitions] |
| military attaché |
a military officer assigned to a diplomatic post in a foreign country. |
| military coup |
the sudden and forceful attempt of a military group to seize state power; coup d'état. |
| military-industrial complex |
the U.S. military structure and the industries of the private sector that manufacture military supplies. |
| military law |
the group of laws that deal with regulating and disciplining members of the armed forces. |
| military police |
military personnel who perform police duties, esp. in respect to other military personnel. |
| military science |
the study of military procedures and principles as they are put into practice during warfare. |
| militate |
to serve as an influence for or against something. |
| militia |
a military body of trained civilians, usu. active only in emergencies. |
| militiaman |
a member of a militia. |
| milk |
a white liquid produced by female mammals as food for their offspring. [7 definitions] |
| milk-and-water |
lacking conviction; weak or insipid. |