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militarily

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /mɪˈlɪtərɪli/

KK: /mɪˈlɪtərɪli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the armed forces or military actions.


Example

The country responded militarily to the threat from its neighbor.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the training exercise they conducted?militarily speaking, it was quite intense.
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw some footage online; it looked really serious.
Sloth A
I wonder how often they prepare like that militarily to stay ready for anything.
Sloth B
Probably more often than we realize, just to maintain their edge.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tactically
strategically
combatively
Antonyms
peacefully
diplomatically
nonviolently
Root Explanation

Militarily → It is formed from "militari" (from Latin, meaning pertaining to soldiers or war) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "militarily" means in a manner related to soldiers or military operations.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin root 'militari' which relates to soldiers, and remember that 'militarily' describes actions done in a soldier-like or military manner.

Visually Confused Words
unmilitarily
unmilitary
solitarily
familiarly
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