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military in Malay

ketenteraan

UK/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ɹi//ˈmɪlɪtɛɹi/

military in Malay: ketenteraan. In English, military means characteristic of members of the armed forces.

Malay words for military

characteristic of members of the armed forces
ketenteraan

English meaning of military

  1. adjective Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
  2. adjective Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
  3. adjective Relating to war.
  4. adjective Relating to armies or ground forces.

Full definition of military

military in a sentence

  • She was dishonorably discharged from all military duties.
  • If you join a military force, you may end up killing people.
  • attempts by the military to influence government policy

Synonyms of military

military in other languages

Questions about military in Malay

What is the meaning of military in Malay?
Military in Malay is ketenteraan.
Apakah maksud military dalam bahasa Melayu?
Military: ketenteraan.
What does military mean in English?
Military means characteristic of members of the armed forces.

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