ˈmɪlɪtərɪ adj. & n. --adj.
of, relating
to, or
characteristic of soldiers or armed forces. --n. (as
sing. or
pl.; prec. by the) members of
the armed forces, as
distinct from civilians
and the
police. ømilitary honours marks of
respect paid by troops at the
burial of a
soldier, to
royalty, etc. military police a
corps responsible for police and
disciplinary duties in the
army. military
policeman a
member of the military police. øømilitarily adv. militariness n. [F militaire or L militaris f. miles militis soldier]