Military

/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/ adjective

Military describes anything related to a country’s armed forces, such as soldiers, equipment, or activities used for defense and war. It can also be used as a noun to refer to the armed forces themselves.

From Latin ‘militaris,’ relating to soldiers, from ‘miles’ meaning ‘soldier.’ It came into English through French in the 16th century.

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