militarily

adverb

mil·​i·​tari·​ly ˌmi-lə-ˈter-ə-lē How to pronounce militarily (audio)
1
: in a military manner
2
: from a military standpoint

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In contrast to a genuine consumption-boosting stimulus package, the current set of measures appears to have an ulterior motive: strengthening China’s ability to outcompete the West economically and militarily. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024 Some analysts believe those groups want Iran to do more to back them militarily. Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 This is why Israel has chosen a measured approach, methodically building its capabilities and preparing, diplomatically and militarily, for a potential strike on Iran's nuclear program. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The attacks highlighted that Kyiv has been able to strike even further into Russia while Moscow is unable to control the narrative of Ukraine's reach militarily. Peter Suciu, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for militarily 

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of militarily was in 1660

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“Militarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/militarily. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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militarily

adverb
mil·​i·​tari·​ly ˌmil-ə-ˈter-ə-lē How to pronounce militarily (audio)
1
: in a military manner
2
: from a military standpoint
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