military
UK[ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri]US[ˈmɪləˌteri]
adj
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers, arms, or war.
n
(usually the military) The armed forces of a country.
Etymology
The word "military" entered English in the mid-15th century from the Latin militaris, meaning "of soldiers or war." This Latin term derives from miles (genitive militis), meaning "soldier." The ultimate origin of miles is uncertain, though it may be related to Etruscan or possibly to a Proto-Indo-European root signifying "strong, numerous." The semantic journey is direct, with the Latin adjective for "pertaining to a soldier" evolving into the modern English adjective and collective noun for a nation's armed forces.
Analysis
The word is a simplex loanword from Latin. It is not productively segmented in modern English spelling.
Examples
He comes from a long line of military officers.
The country has increased its military spending.
The military was deployed to assist in the disaster relief effort.