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Military vs. Army

Military

/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri/
Relating to armed forces or soldiers

Examples:

Ten thousand military and civilian workers staffed it.'And the military.In France there are neither foundries nor military docks."

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Army

/ˈɑːmi/
A large organized group of soldiers trained for war, especially on land

Examples:

Siward: The size of both our armies will decide the outcome.Never was an army conducted more gallantly to an expedition.And Mulan became sick, too, the General of the army.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • The word military is a broader term encompassing all armed forces, while army is specific to land forces.
  • Remember, the army is just one part of the military system which also includes navy and air force.
  • Think of military as a big umbrella under which army and other forces sit.
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