/miliˈtaɾ/

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Translation

military

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Word origin

From Latin militaris ('of soldiers'), from miles ('soldier'). The same root gives English military and militia.

Origin
Latin
Root
militaris
English cognates
military, militia

Grammar

Femininemilitar
Masc pluralmilitares
Fem pluralmilitares

Examples

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Her father was a military man for many years.

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The government sent military aid to the village.

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He lives near a military base in the north.

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The military police arrived at the hotel very early.

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Military service no longer exists in this country.

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 11: militar, justicia, archivo and 7 more words.