military

• Relatif aux soldats, aux forces armées ou à la guerre, ou qui en a les caractéristiques.

Relating to or characteristic of soldiers, armed forces, or warfare.

1. Relating to armed forcesB1formalpolitical

   Connected with the armed forces or soldiers.

   Relatif aux forces armées

   • He comes from a military family.
   • The country has a strong military presence at the border.
   • She joined a military academy after high school.

   Synonymesarmedmartialsoldierly

   Antonymescivilcivilian

2. Characteristic of soldiersB2formalpolitical

   Typical of or suitable for soldiers or warfare.

   Propre aux soldats

   • The parade had a strict military precision.
   • His behavior was very military and disciplined.
   • The camp had a military atmosphere.

   Synonymesmartialsoldierlikesoldierlywarlike

   Antonymescivilcivilianpeaceful

• Nom désignant les forces armées d'un pays, y compris l'armée de terre, la marine, l'armée de l'air et d'autres organisations de défense, ainsi que leur personnel.

A noun referring to the armed forces of a country, including the army, navy, air force, and other defense organizations, or the personnel within them.

indénombrable

1. B1formal

   The armed forces of a country, including the army, navy, air force, and marines.

   forces armées

   • He served in the military for twenty years.
   • The military was called in to assist with disaster relief.
   • Many countries require citizens to register for military service.

   Synonymesarmed forcesarmed services

2. Military personnel collectivelyB1formal

   The members of the armed forces as a group.

   Personnel militaire (collectif)

   • The military is trained to defend the nation.
   • She comes from a family with a long history in the military.
   • The military has strict rules and regulations.

   Synonymesarmed forces