Military vs. Militarian — What's the Difference?

A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically officially authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct military uniform.

Of or pertaining to the military

Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces

A person in or involved with military service.

The armed forces of a country

Of, relating to, or characteristic of members of the armed forces

Performed or supported by the armed forces

Of or relating to war

Of or relating to land forces.

Armed forces

Members, especially officers, of an armed force.

Characteristic of members of the armed forces.

(North America) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).

Relating to war.

Relating to armies or ground forces.

Armed forces.

Of or pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war; belonging to, engaged in, or appropriate to, the affairs of war; as, a military parade; military discipline; military bravery; military conduct; military renown.

Performed or made by soldiers; as, a military election; a military expedition.

The whole body of soldiers; soldiery; militia; troops; the army.

The military forces of a nation;

Of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare;

Characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military;

Associated with or performed by armed services as contrasted with civilians;