MILITARY


Meaning of MILITARY in English

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin militaris, from milit-, miles soldier Date: 15th century 1. of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war, of or relating to armed forces, 2. performed or made by armed forces, supported by armed force, of or relating to the army, II. noun (plural ~; also militaries) Date: 1709 ~ persons, armed forces

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