Dictionary Entry
military
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/Word FrequencyCommon (6.27)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Armed forces.
In a Sentence
“He spent six years in the military.”
Published Usage Examples
“I have an idea that my military superiors are the proper judges of my character and conduct, and that their testimony ought to be considered satisfactory as to my _military qualities_.”
“The key of the situation in the West Indies being thus in the fleets, these became the true objectives of the military effort; and all the more so because the real _military_ usefulness of the West”
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Origin
Latin 'militaris' meaning 'of soldiers, warlike'.
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