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The correct spelling is military.
How to pronounce military
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/
nounIPA: /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.Armed forces.
adjective
- 1.Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
- 2.Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
- 3.Relating to war.
- 4.Relating to armies or ground forces.
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