n.
Pronunciation: ' mi-l ə - ˌ ter- ē
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin militaris, from milit-, miles soldier
Date: 15th century
1 a : of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war b : of or relating to armed forces especially : of or relating to ground or sometimes ground and air forces as opposed to naval forces
2 a : performed or made by armed forces b : supported by armed force
3 : of or relating to the army