military

Plural: militaries, military

Noun

• The armed forces of a country; soldiers.
• the military forces of a nation
  • "their military is the largest in the region"
  • "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
• Armed forces.

Adjective

• of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
  • "military law"
• characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
  • "military uniforms"
• associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
  • "military police"

Adj

• Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
• Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
• Relating to war.
• Relating to armies or ground forces.

Examples

• He spent six years in the military.
• His Scrabble strategy was like a military campaign, with clear objectives and tactical maneuvers.
• If you join a military force, you may end up killing people.
• She was dishonorably discharged from all military duties.

Synonyms

armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine, force, forces

Antonyms

civilian, unmilitary

Related Words

Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Merchant Marine, US National Guard, air force, army, marines, martial, mil., militia, navy

Anagrams of military