military

US /ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i/

UK /ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i/

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the armed forces of a country

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He joined the military after high school.

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The government increased spending on the military.

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armed forces army navy air force marines

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of or relating to the armed forces or to war

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The country has a strong military presence in the region.

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They discussed the military strategy for the upcoming operation.

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martial bellicose warlike combative

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military band