military

Characteristic of members of the armed forces.not-comparableusually

• She was dishonorably discharged from all military duties.

Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).CanadaUSnot-comparable

• If you join a military force, you may end up killing people.

Relating to war.not-comparableusually

• The only goal pursued by Western defense strategy — to cause the Warsaw Pact to break off an attack — is more military than political in nature.

Relating to armies or ground forces.not-comparableusually

Armed forces.

• attempts by the military to influence government policy
• He spent six years in the military.