Word
military
Phoneticsmil·i·tary
US/ˈmɪɫəˌtɛɹi/
UK/mˈɪlɪtəɹi/
Definitions
01the armed forces
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Military
n. the group of people and organizations that a country uses to fight in wars.
n. the collective armed forces of a nation, including the army, navy, air force, and marines. Often used with 'the'.
日本語:軍隊※
“After finishing college, he decided to join the military to see the world.”
“The government increased spending on the military to modernise its fleet of transport aircraft and improve border security.”
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02relating to the armed forces
B1 · Intermediate Military
adj. connected to soldiers, the army, or war.
adj. relating to or characteristic of soldiers or the armed forces. Usually placed before the noun.
“The soldiers wore their green military uniforms during the parade.”
“The general provided a detailed military briefing regarding the strategic importance of the mountain pass.”
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03precise or strict
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. very organized, strict, or precise, like a soldier.
adj. resembling the discipline, precision, or strictness associated with armed forces.
“She runs her kitchen with military precision to ensure every meal is perfect.”
“The event was planned with military efficiency, ensuring that every speaker stayed exactly within their allotted time.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “military” in context.
Verb
01. join the military
“After graduating from high school, he decided to join the military to see the world.”
verb + noun
02. serve in the military
“Both of her grandfathers served in the military during the second world war.”
verb + prep + noun
Noun
03. member of the military
“As a member of the military, she had to move to a new city every three years.”
noun + of + noun
04. military service
“In some countries, young people are required to complete two years of military service.”
noun + noun
05. military base
“The soldiers live and train on a large military base located near the coast.”
noun + noun
Preposition
06. in the military
“My brother is currently in the military, stationed at an air force base in Germany.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Iran sees itself as waging an economic rather than a military war on the US, said Mostafa Khoshcheshm, a professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Technology in Tehran.” “The Israeli military said the aim was "to protect the residents".” “On Tuesday, the Israeli military dropped flares in a wooded area outside Khiam, in south Lebanon, sparking blazes.” “He will then head to Japan for talks with military officials.” Etymology
From Middle English militari, from Old French militaire, from Latin mīlitāris, from mīles (“soldier”). Doublet of militaire.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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