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pseudomilitary

pseudomilitary adjective: apparently, but not actually, military.

Adjective

pseudomilitary (not comparable)

  1. Apparently, but not actually, military.
    • His trademark was pseudomilitary attire that replaced the customary tailcoat with a uniform complete with a short and stiff jacket, shining brass buttons, a tight belt, a helmet, and a pair of light gloves.2009, Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht, Sound diplomacy, page 89

Origin of pseudomilitary

From pseudo- + military.

Questions about pseudomilitary

What does pseudomilitary mean?
Pseudomilitary means apparently, but not actually, military.
What part of speech is pseudomilitary?
Pseudomilitary is an adjective.

Words near pseudomilitary in the dictionary

  1. pseudomicelles
  2. pseudomicrobe
  3. pseudomicrobes
  4. pseudomicrobial
  5. pseudomilitaristic
  6. pseudomilitary
  7. pseudomineral
  8. pseudominerals
  9. pseudoministerial
  10. pseudomiraculous
  11. pseudomitosis

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