ETYM Latin militaris, militarius, from miles, militis, soldier: cf. French militaire.
1. Associated with or performed by armed services as contrasted with civilians.
2. Characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military.
3. Of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare.
ETYM Cf. French militaire.
The military forces of a nation; SYN. armed forces.
(frz.)Gesamtheit der Streitkräfte eines Landes, Wehrwesen; auch Bez. für einen hochrangigen Soldaten, meist Plural: Militärs, das höhere Offizierkorps.