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The definition of military is the armed forces responsible for securing and defending a country.

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The Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard are an example of the branches in the US military.

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adjective

of, characteristic of, for, fit for, or done by soldiers or the armed forces
of, for, or fit for war
of the army, as distinguished from the navy

Origin: Fr militaire < L militaris < miles (gen. militis), soldier

Related Forms:

militarily adverb

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adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of members of the armed forces: a military bearing; military attire.
Performed or supported by the armed forces: military service.
Of or relating to war: military operations.
Of or relating to land forces.

noun pl. military also mil·i·tar·ies

Armed forces: a country ruled by the military.
Members, especially officers, of an armed force.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin mīlitāris

Origin: , from mīles, mīlit-, soldier

Related Forms:

milˌi·tarˈi·ly (-târˈə-lē) adverb

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