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Updated June 2026
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers, armed forces, or warfare. As a noun, it refers to the armed forces of a country collectively.
“The military parade showcased the nation's defence capabilities with a display of tanks and aircraft.”
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.trɪ/
mil·i·tar·y
Eight letters with three vowels (I, I, A); watch for the -TARY suffix pattern
Worth 13 points; useful for parallel plays with the common -ARY ending
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