Meaning 1formal · 82%
A country's armed forces considered as an organized state institution.
Natural examples
Das Militär unterstützte die Rettungsarbeiten nach dem Sturm.
The military supported rescue work after the storm.
Sie arbeitet als Ärztin beim Militär.
She works as a doctor in the armed forces.
Das Militär änderte seine Einsatzpläne.
The military changed its deployment plans.
Usage note
Neuter collective noun, usually without a plural. Use troops or soldiers for individual units or members.
Mini-lesson: Militär
A country's armed forces considered as an organized state institution. Neuter collective noun, usually without a plural. Use troops or soldiers for individual units or members.
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