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militant
adjectivenounC1
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/A person who is actively engaged in aggressive or confrontational action, especially for a political or social cause.
militant tendency
nounLow
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt ˈten.dən.si/A strong inclination or disposition towards aggressive, confrontational, or combative action, often for a political or social cause.
militaria
plural-nounLow
/ˌmɪl.ɪˈteə.ri.ə/Military objects and memorabilia, especially those collected as historical artifacts or antiques.
militarism
nounC1
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.ɪ.zəm/The belief or desire of a government or people that a state should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
militarize
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪz/To equip or prepare for war; to give a military character to.
military
adjectivenounHigh-frequency
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri/Relating to or characteristic of soldiers, armies, or armed forces; the armed forces of a nation as a collective.
military academy
nounB2
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i əˈkæd.ə.mi/An educational institution that trains students for service as officers in a nation's armed forces.
military attache
nounC2
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i əˈtæʃ.eɪ/A commissioned officer who is part of a diplomatic mission and serves as a specialist in military affairs.
military brush
nounRare/Specialized
/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri brʌʃ/A short-haired brush, typically for hair, named for its resemblance to the style used for military haircuts.
military covenant
nounC1/C2
/ˌmɪl.ɪ.tɹi ˈkʌv.ə.nənt/The moral contract or obligation between a nation, its people, and its armed forces, promising care and respect in return for service and sacrifice.
military engineering
nounC1
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/The application of engineering principles and techniques to the design, construction, maintenance, and destruction of military works and equipment.
military government
nounC1
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/A government run by military officers, established after taking power by force, typically suspending constitutional rule.
military governor
nounC1
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri ˈɡʌv.ən.ə/A military officer appointed to govern a territory, region, or occupied area, exercising both military command and civil administrative authority.
military honours
plural-nounC1
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri ˈɒn.əz/Public ceremonies, rituals, or awards conferred by the state, typically involving armed forces personnel, to recognize exceptional service, bravery, or sacrifice.
military law
nounC1
/ˌmɪl.ɪ.tri ˈlɔː/The body of law that governs the armed forces of a country.
military march
nounC1
/ˌmɪl.ɪ.tri ˈmɑːtʃ/A piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm, specifically composed for marching soldiers.
military orchid
nounLow / Specialised
/ˌmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ˈɔː.kɪd/A European orchid of the genus Orchis, having a flower spike with a helmet-shaped petal arrangement and colouring resembling some military uniforms.
military pace
nounC2
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri peɪs/A standard, regulated marching speed used by soldiers, traditionally defined as 120 steps of 30 inches each per minute (equivalent to 2.5 mph or 4 km/h).
military police
nounplural-nounB2
/ˌmɪlətri pəˈliːs/A service within an armed force responsible for maintaining order, discipline, and security among military personnel and on military property.
military school
nounB2
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri skuːl/An educational institution for children and adolescents that follows a military-based system of training, discipline, and organisation.

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