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military

The correct spelling is military.

How to pronounce military

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/

Say it like: Mil-ita-ree

The correct spelling is military. Armed forces. For example: "He spent six years in the military."

Usage Examples

He spent six years in the military.

She was dishonorably discharged from all military duties.

If you join a military force, you may end up killing people.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Armed forces.

adjective

  1. 1.Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
  2. 2.Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
  3. 3.Relating to war.
  4. 4.Relating to armies or ground forces.

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