1. adjective /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪ,ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/
a) Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
b) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
2. noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪ,ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/
a) Armed forces.
Its not the job of the military to make policy.
b) U.S. armed forces in general, including the Marine Corps.
See Also: militia, military intelligence, military insignia, military officer, military rank, military tribunal, military uniform, nonmilitary
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