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- pronunciation:
- mI
l
teI
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or pertaining to warfare or preparation for war.
This type of gun is not used as a military weapon.The generals are developing a new military strategy.These countries have strong military forces.- synonyms:
- martial, warlike
- similar words:
- combative, fighting, militant
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definition 2: |
of, relating to, or having the characteristics of armies or soldiers.
He is buried in a military cemetery.He walked with a military air about him.He wore his military uniform at the wedding.
- synonyms:
- martial, soldierly
- antonyms:
- civil, civilian, unmilitary
- similar words:
- combative, militant
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related words: |
marine, offensive |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the armed forces.
One brother became a priest, and the other joined the military.Did your father serve in the military during the war?How much money does the government actually spend on the military?- synonyms:
- armed forces, forces, service
- similar words:
- armament, army, soldiery, standing army, troops
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derivation: |
militarily (adv.) |
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kind of military |
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militia |
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some actions associated with the military |
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attack, battle, blockade, bombard, camouflage, charge, draft, enlist, fight, war |
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some divisions of the military |
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air force, army, coast guard, Marine Corp, navy |
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some parts of the military |
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battalion, corps, infantry, platoon |
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some people associated with the military |
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admiral, cadet, captain, commander, ensign, general, lieutenant, major, marine, officer, sailor, soldier, veteran |
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some places associated with the military |
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battlefield, battlement, garrison, headquarters |
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some things used by the military |
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aircraft carrier, armament, armor, battleship, bomb, bomber, destroyer, ship, submarine, tank, weapon |
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