military

mil-i-tar-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.

  2. 2.

    Of or relating to war or combat.

  3. 3.

    The armed forces of a country.

  4. 4.

    Members of the armed forces collectively.

Related words

Antonyms: civilian, peaceful
See also: army, defense, soldier
Synonyms: armed, martial, soldierly

Etymology

From Latin "militaris," from "miles, milit-" meaning "soldier." Related to "militia" and "militant." The word has been used in English since the 15th century.