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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Military

/mĭl'-ət-ĕrˌ-ē/ · Mil·i·ta·ry · IPA /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛ.ɹi/
01 a. Of or pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war; belonging to, engaged in, or appropriate to, the affairs of war; as, a military parade; m…
  1. 1.
    Of or pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war; belonging to, engaged in, or appropriate to, the affairs of war; as, a military parade; military discipline; military bravery; military conduct; military renown.
    “Nor do I, as an enemy to peace, Troop in the throngs of military men.” — Shak.
  2. 2.
    Performed or made by soldiers; as, a military election; a military expedition.
Phrases & compounds
Military law — See Martial law, under Martial.
Military order — A command proceeding from a military superior.
Military tenure — tenure of land, on condition of performing military service.
02 n. The whole body of soldiers; soldiery; militia; troops; the army.
  1. 1.
    The whole body of soldiers; soldiery; militia; troops; the army.