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militarily

adv.
C1 Advanced US //ˌmɪɫəˈtɛɹəɫi// UK //mˌɪlɪtˈɛɹəli// mil·i·tar·i·ly

adv. in a way that relates to the army or military forces. You use this to describe how a country or group handles war or defense.

adv. in a manner relating to the armed forces or the conduct of war.


SIMPLE

The country is strong militarily but weak economically.

COMPLEX

While the nation was militarily dominant in the region for decades, its recent political instability has significantly weakened its ability to project power abroad.

Origin

From military + -ly.

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