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- milepost/ˈmaɪl.pəʊst/A marker, usually a physical sign or a metaphorical indicator, showing the distance traveled or progress made.nounC1/C2 (less common than 'milestone')
- miler/ˈmaɪlə/A person who competes in races one mile long, especially in running or swimming.nounC1
- miles/maɪlz/A plural noun for the unit of linear measure equal to 1,760 yards (approximately 1.609 kilometres).nounB1
- miles gloriosus/ˌmiːleɪz ˌɡlɒriˈəʊsəs/A boastful soldier; a braggart, particularly one whose boasting is empty and whose courage is questionable.nounlow
- milesian/mɪˈliːziən/Relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus or the pre-Socratic philosophical school from Miletus; pertaining to the ancient city of Miletus or its inhabitants.adjectivenounC2
- milestone/ˈmaɪlstəʊn/A significant event or achievement that marks an important stage in a process or life.nounB2
- miletus/maɪˈliːtəs/An ancient Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), known as a major center of philosophy, science and trade in classical antiquity.nounVery Low
- milf/mɪlf/An acronym for 'Mother I'd Like to Fuck', referring to an attractive mother, typically in her late 30s to 50s, who is sexually desirable.nounHigh in informal spoken contexts and internet culture; low in formal contexts.
- milfoil/ˈmɪlfɔɪl/A common name for the yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium), characterized by its finely divided, feathery leaves.nounC2
- milford/ˈmɪlfəd/A placename, typically referring to a town or settlement with a harbor or ford.nounLow (as a proper noun, its frequency is tied to specific locales; very rare as a common noun)
- milford haven/ˌmɪlfəd ˈheɪv(ə)n/A deep-water harbour and town in Pembrokeshire, Wales.nounC1
- milhaud/ˈmiː.jəʊ/A surname of French origin, most notably associated with the 20th-century French composer Darius Milhaud.nounVery Low
- miliarensis/ˌmɪlɪəˈrɛnsɪs/A large silver coin of the late Roman Empire.nounVery rare
- miliaria/ˌmɪl.iˈeə.ri.ə/A skin condition caused by blocked sweat ducts, resulting in tiny, itchy, fluid-filled blisters.nounLow
- miliary fever/ˈmɪl.i.ə.ri ˈfiː.və/An archaic medical term for a severe, acute infectious fever characterized by a skin rash resembling millet seeds.nounRare / Historical
- miliary tuberculosis/ˌmɪl.i.ər.i ˌtjuː.bɜː.kjəˈləʊ.sɪs/An acute, disseminated, and often fatal form of tuberculosis where tiny, millet seed-sized lesions (1-2mm) spread throughout multiple organs.nounVery Rare
- milicent/ˈmɪlɪsənt/This is not a standard English word. It appears to be a rare, obscure variant or misspelling of the name 'Millicent'.nounVery Low
- milieu/ˈmiːljɜː/A person's social or physical environment, setting, or surroundings.nounC1
- milieu therapy/mɪlˈjɜː ˈθɛrəpi/A therapeutic approach in which the overall environment and social structure of a treatment setting are intentionally designed to promote healing, positive behaviour change, and social learning for patients, particularly in mental health contexts.nounC2
- militancy/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tən.si/The quality or state of being militant; aggressive, combative, and confrontational activism, especially in support of a political or social cause.nounMedium
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