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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMilitary
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The armed forces of a country; the soldiers, officers, and organized forces collectively.
"The government increased its budget to modernize the military."
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.
"He decided to pursue a career in military service."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'militaris', meaning 'of soldiers or war', which stems from 'miles', meaning 'soldier'. It entered the English language in the late Middle English period via Old French, eventually expanding to describe armed forces and defense institutions broadly.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Military" is said worldwide
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militaire
Transliteration: /mil.i.tɛʁ/
"Il a servi dans l'armée militaire pendant dix ans."
Militär
Transliteration: /miliˈtɛːɐ̯/
"Das Militär spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landesverteidigung."
militare
Transliteration: /miliˈtaːre/
"Le forze armate hanno condotto un'esercitazione militare."
ejército
Transliteration: /eˈxeɾ.si.to/
"El ejército protegió las fronteras del país."
militar
Transliteration: /mi.liˈtaɾ/
"Ele ingressou na carreira militar após a formatura."
सेना
Transliteration: senā
"देश की सुरक्षा के लिए सेना हमेशा तैयार रहती है।"
军队
Transliteration: jūnduì
"军队在维护国家安全方面发挥着重要作用。"
군대
Transliteration: gundae
"그는 고등학교 졸업 후 군대에 입대했습니다."
軍隊
Transliteration: guntai
"国を守るために軍隊が配備されています。"
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