26984 words

military

8 definitions • 10 examples
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relating to or belonging to the armed forces:

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military intervention Support in Europe for foreign military interventions is low.
military target Many people from the area said the bombs were hitting civilian, rather than military targets.
military forces Our military forces are the best-trained anywhere in the world.
military uniform
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typical of the armed forces:

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military precision The operation was planned and run with military precision.
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The matter is under investigation by the militaries of both countries.
A US military spokesman said that five soldiers had been killed.
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the armed forces:

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The military has opposed any cuts in defence spending.
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relating to or belonging to the armed forces:

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A military academy is a place where soldiers are trained to become officers.
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A military academy (or school) is also a private school or college that expects obedience to rules, has uniforms, and is generally run like the armed forces.
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the armed forces of a country:

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My Dad was in the military.

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