militaria: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Technical, Hobbyist
Quick answer
What does “militaria” mean?
Military objects and memorabilia, especially those collected as historical artifacts or antiques.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Military objects and memorabilia, especially those collected as historical artifacts or antiques.
The hobby or field of collecting military-related items such as uniforms, weapons, medals, and equipment, often from past conflicts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. The term is used identically in both varieties.
Connotations
Neutral, with associations to history, collecting, auctions, and museums.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both dialects, primarily found in specialist contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “militaria” in a Sentence
specialise in + militariaan auction of + militariaa collection of + militariaVocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in the context of auction houses, antique dealers, and online marketplaces.
Academic
Used in historical, museological, or material culture studies.
Everyday
Rarely used; might appear in conversations about hobbies or history.
Technical
Standard term in collecting, museum curation, and military history circles.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “militaria”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “militaria”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “militaria”
- Using it as a singular noun (e.g., 'a militaria' is incorrect). Treating it as synonymous with active military equipment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a plural noun but can be used with a singular or plural verb, similar to 'data' or 'media'.
Typically no. It strongly connotes historical, antique, or collectible items, not currently issued gear.
'Militaria' is a subset of 'memorabilia' specifically related to military history.
Yes, this is a common and correct way to refer to a single item within the category.
Military objects and memorabilia, especially those collected as historical artifacts or antiques.
Militaria is usually formal, technical, hobbyist in register.
Militaria: in British English it is pronounced /ˌmɪl.ɪˈteə.ri.ə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌmɪl.əˈter.i.ə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'military' + 'ia' (as in 'memorabilia') = objects from the military.
Conceptual Metaphor
HISTORY IS A COLLECTIBLE OBJECT.
Practice
Quiz
What does 'militaria' primarily refer to?