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militaryrelating to soldiers, armies, or warfare

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to soldiers, armies, or warfare

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪləteri/

Example Sentences

  • My grandfather served in the military for 20 years and still does push-ups every morning!
  • The military parade was so impressive that even pigeons stood at attention.
  • She decided to pursue a military career after college.

military

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈmɪləteri/]

relating to soldiers, armies, or warfare

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɪləteri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɪlɪtri/

🌳Etymology

Rootmilit-
Suffix--ary

🎵Rhyme

cemeterytemporarysecretary
cemetery
temporary
secretary

🔗Collocations

military service
military base
military operation
military uniform
military academy
join the military

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandfather served in the military for 20 years and still does push-ups every morning!

😄 Fun example

The military parade was so impressive that even pigeons stood at attention.

She decided to pursue a military career after college.

The country increased its military budget this year.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

armed forcesarmydefense forcestroops

Antonyms

civilianpeacefulnon-military

Related

soldierwarfarecombatdefensemilitiamilitant

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