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Military Adjective ˈmɪlətri ˈmɪləteri Action Training/Intelligence Authorities Controlled

Word3 military
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈmɪlətri/ /ˈmɪləteri/
Example
  • we may have to take military action.
  • military training/intelligence
  • the authorities controlled the people through military force.
  • in 1289 he took part in military operations against arezzo and pisa.
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military

(adjective)/ˈmɪlətri/ /ˈmɪləteri/
  1. connected with soldiers or the armed forces
    • COMPARE civilian
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/civilian_1
    • We may have to take military action.
    • military training/intelligence
    • The authorities controlled the people through military force.
    • In 1289 he took part in military operations against Arezzo and Pisa.
    • military uniform/service/personnel
    • a military coup

    Extra Examples

    • He was a superb military commander.
    • Thousands were killed by military forces throughout the world.
    • He was prevented by disability from performing military service.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from French militaire or Latin militaris, from miles, milit- ‘soldier’.
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