1 mil·i·tary
Pronounced:
/ˈmɪləˌteri/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 a : of or relating to soldiers or the armed forces (such as the army, navy, marines, and air force) ▪ military discipline/life ▪ military glory ▪ military aircraft/officers/history/personnel/operations ▪ a military base/camp/hospital ▪ He is being tried in a military court rather than in a civilian court. ▪ He has had a long military career. ▪ He tried to avoid military service. [=he tried to avoid becoming a member of the army, navy, etc.] b : of or relating to the army ▪ military and naval affairs
2 : controlled or supported by armed forces ▪ a military government/dictatorship/regime ▪ a military coup
2 : controlled or supported by armed forces ▪ a military government/dictatorship/regime ▪ a military coup
—mil·i·tari·ly /ˌmɪləˈterəli/ adverb ▪ a militarily superior force
/ˌmɪləˈterəli/ adverb ▪ a militarily superior force