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- [mil-i-ter-ee]
- /ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i/
- /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/
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- [mil-i-ter-ee]
- /ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i/
Definitions of militaries word
- adjective militaries of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy: from civilian to military life. 1
- adjective militaries of, for, or pertaining to war: military preparedness. 1
- adjective militaries of or relating to soldiers. 1
- adjective militaries befitting, characteristic of, or noting a soldier: a military bearing. 1
- adjective militaries following the life of a soldier: a military career. 1
- adjective militaries performed by soldiers: military duty. 1
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Origin of militaries
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin mīlitāri(s), equivalent to mīlit- (stem of mīles) soldier + -āris -ary
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Parts of speech for Militaries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
militaries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
militaries usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for militaries
adjective militaries
- civilian — In a military situation, a civilian is anyone who is not a member of the armed forces.
- noncombatant — a person connected with a military force in some capacity other than that of a fighter, as a surgeon or chaplain.
- noncombative — Not combative.
- nonmilitant — Not militant.
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