military
Soldiers and their domain
Military relates to armed forces and warfare.
A country's military is its army, navy, air force, and other branches that conduct combat operations.
As an adjective, military describes things connected to these forces: military base, military service, military uniform.
Military also characterizes precision, discipline, or strictness associated with armed forces: He runs his household with military efficiency.
Organized land-based military
- navyMaritime military force
- air forceMilitary aviation branch
- marinesNaval infantry soldiers
- coast guardMaritime safety and rescue service
troops · soldiers · infantry · artillery · battalion · brigade · regiment · platoon
Position in hierarchy
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- chain of commandFormal authority hierarchy
- ordersInstructions to obey
- obedienceCompliance with authority
drill · regulation · protocol · conduct · salute · formation · inspection · court-martial
Armed conflict between groups
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- battleArmed military engagement
- frontlineCombat's forward position
- firefightExchange of gunfire
skirmish · ambush · assault · siege · raid · incursion · engagement · offensive
Tools for fighting
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- tanksStorage vessels for liquids
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- warshipsMilitary combat vessels
submarines · helicopters · drones · missiles · ammunition · firearms · armor · vehicles
Voluntary entry into service
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
discharge · honorable discharge · commission · active duty · reserve duty · conscription · draft · boot camp
Experienced former soldier
- medalMetal honor token
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- Purple HeartMilitary wound decoration
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
tribute · commemoration · POW · MIA · PTSD · GI Bill · VFW · American Legion
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
- strongholdFortified place of defense
citadel · bastion · garrison · rampart · perimeter · air defense · missile defense · shield
army
Organized land-based military
coast guard · troops · soldiers · infantry · artillery · battalion · brigade · regiment · platoon · squadron
rank
Position in hierarchy
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- chain of commandFormal authority hierarchy
- ordersInstructions to obey
obedience · drill · regulation · protocol · conduct · salute · formation · inspection · court-martial · uniform
warfare
Armed conflict between groups
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- battleArmed military engagement
- frontlineCombat's forward position
firefight · skirmish · ambush · assault · siege · raid · incursion · engagement · offensive · guerrilla
weapons
Tools for fighting
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- tanksStorage vessels for liquids
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
warships · submarines · helicopters · drones · missiles · ammunition · firearms · armor · vehicles · convoy
enlistment
Voluntary entry into service
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
tour · discharge · honorable discharge · commission · active duty · reserve duty · conscription · draft · boot camp · basic training
veteran
Experienced former soldier
- medalMetal honor token
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- Purple HeartMilitary wound decoration
memorial · tribute · commemoration · POW · MIA · PTSD · GI Bill · VFW · American Legion · homecoming
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
stronghold · citadel · bastion · garrison · rampart · perimeter · air defense · missile defense · shield · deterrence
- careersdoctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, nurse
- Military Affairsdefense secretary, War Department, defense strategy, congressional oversight, commander in chief
- warcombat, warfare, battle scenes, battles, soldier
- warfarebattle, combat, attack, war, armed conflict
- armed forcesarmy, soldiers, troops, marines, navy
- fashion stylescasual wear, bohemian, formal wear, preppy, romantic
militarycivilian
Non-military person
nonmilitary · civil · civilians · noncombatant · noncombatants
militarypeaceful
Free from disturbance
pacific · nonviolent · pacifist · peaceable · conciliatory
militarycivilian
Non-military person
civil · democratic · antimilitary · antimilitarist · parliamentary
- military precisionExacting standardized coordination
- military marchRhythmic troop movement
- military bratsArmed forces children, colloquially
- military draftsCompulsory enlistment into armed forces
- military maneuversSimulated combat operations
- military decorationAward for armed forces
militant, militancy, militarism, militarist, militaristic, militate, nonmilitary, military service, militarize