military military /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

adjective

1. () Of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare  ( military )
   of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
    Military law
   military law
   
2. () Characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military  ( military )
   characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
    Military uniforms
   military uniforms
   
3. () Associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians  ( military )
   associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
    Military police
   military police
   

noun

1. () The military forces of a nation  ( armed services , military machine , war machine , armed forces , military )
   the military forces of a nation
    Their military is the largest in the region
   their military is the largest in the region
    The military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker
   the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker