military

UK: ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri | US: ˈmɪlɪteri

Definition

  1. adj. relating to armed forces or war

  2. n. (collective) the armed forces of a country

Structure
milit <war/soldier>ary <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "military" traces back to Latin militaris, derived from miles (soldier). The root milit- reflects organized combat, while -ary denotes association (e.g., "revolutionary"). Originally tied to Roman armies, it evolved to encompass modern armed forces, retaining its core link to structured warfare.

Examples

  1. Military service is mandatory in some countries.

  2. The government increased military spending this year.

  3. She comes from a long line of military officers.

  4. The base restricts access to military personnel only.

  5. His leadership skills were honed during military training.