Meaning
Connected with soldiers, the army and war.
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Word origin
From Latin militaris, from miles, meaning soldier.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- militaris
- English cognates
- militia, militant
Examples
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"Military" describes something that belongs to the army.
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"The military" means all the armed forces together.
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"Military use" means use by soldiers.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 11: military, skin, excellent and 7 more words.