non-military

non--mil·i·tar·y

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te mil-i-ter-ee]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i/
- /nɒn ˈmɪlətri/

Definitions of non-military word

adjective non-military of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy: from civilian to military life. 1
adjective non-military of, for, or pertaining to war: military preparedness. 1
adjective non-military of or relating to soldiers. 1
adjective non-military befitting, characteristic of, or noting a soldier: a military bearing. 1
adjective non-military following the life of a soldier: a military career. 1
adjective non-military performed by soldiers: military duty. 1

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < Latin mīlitāri(s), equivalent to mīlit- (stem of mīles) soldier + -āris -ary

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.