B2adjective 1K

Military

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɪlətri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmɪləteri/"]/

Meaning of Military

connected with soldiers or the armed forces

In simple words: Related to soldiers or armed forces.

Military in a sentence

• We may have to take **military action**.
• military training/intelligence
• The authorities controlled the people through **military force**.
• In 1289 he took part in **military operations** against Arezzo and Pisa.
• military uniform/service/personnel
• a military coup
• He was a superb military commander.
• Thousands were killed by military forces throughout the world.
• He was prevented from performing military service by a health condition.

How to use Military

Used to describe aspects of armed forces and defense. Avoid in casual conversations unrelated to defense or warfare.

Grammar pattern

military + noun (e.g. military forces)

Memory hint

Think of 'military' as 'militas' — imagine soldiers in uniform marching together.

Related words

Collocations with Military

• military service
• military personnel
• military strategy
• military base
• military conflict

Synonyms for Military

• armed forces
• army
• navy
• air force
• defense

Opposites of Military

• civilian
• non-combatant

Common mistakes with Military

• Confusing 'military' with 'militant' which refers to activist groups.
• Using 'military' as a verb instead of as an adjective.
• Mixing up 'military' with 'civilian' when discussing non-combat roles.

Frequently asked questions about Military

What does Military mean?

Related to soldiers or armed forces.

What is the definition of Military?

connected with soldiers or the armed forces

How do you use Military in a sentence?

We may have to take **military action**.

Can you give another example of Military?

military training/intelligence

What are synonyms for Military?

Common alternatives include armed forces, army, navy, air force, defense.

What is the opposite of Military?

Opposite meanings include civilian, non-combatant.

What words go with Military?

It commonly pairs with military service, military personnel, military strategy, military base, military conflict.

What are common mistakes when using Military?

Confusing 'military' with 'militant' which refers to activist groups. Using 'military' as a verb instead of as an adjective. Mixing up 'military' with 'civilian' when discussing non-combat roles.

How do you pronounce Military?

US: /["/ˈmɪləteri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪlətri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Military?

Used to describe aspects of armed forces and defense. Avoid in casual conversations unrelated to defense or warfare.

What CEFR level is Military?

"Military" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.