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Military vs. Army

Military

/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri/

Relating to armed forces or soldiers

Examples:

He wants to join the military.The military plays a key role in defense.

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Army

/ˈɑːmi/

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

Examples:

The army protects the country.He joined the army after high school.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

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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