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military
Adjective
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If something is military, it is a characteristic of people in the armed forces.
Sick soldiers go to the military hospital.
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If something is military, it is about armed forces such as the army, marines, navy, or air force.
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If something is military, it has to do with war.
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If something is military, it has to do with armies and ground troops.
military
Noun
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A military is armed forces.
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The military is the United States armed forces in general.
It's not the job of the military to make policy.
merit
Noun
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A merit is something that deserves good or bad recognition.
He received a reward of 50 dollars for his merit.
medal
Noun
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A medal is flat and usually round metal thing that you take as an award (if you did something brave).
He got a medal from serving in the army.