I. ˈmi-lə-ˌter-ē 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
II. noun
( plural military also mil·i·tar·ies )
Date: 1709
1. : military persons ; especially : army officers
2. : armed forces