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From Middle English militari, from Old French militaire, from Latin mīlitāris, from mīles (“soldier”) + -āris (whence -ary). Doublet of militaire.

not comparable, usually Characteristic of members of the armed forces. She was dishonorably discharged from all military duties.
Canada, US, not comparable, usually Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces). If you join a military force, you may end up killing people.
not comparable, usually Relating to war. The only goal pursued by Western defense strategy — to cause the Warsaw Pact to break off an attack — is more military than political in nature.
not comparable, usually Relating to armies or ground forces.