militaria

American  

[mil-i-tair-ee-uh] / ˌmɪl ɪˈtɛər i ə /

plural noun

1. collected or collectible military objects, as uniforms and firearms, having historical interest.

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militaria British  

/ ˌmɪlɪˈtɛərɪə /

plural noun

1. items of military interest, such as weapons, uniforms, medals, etc, esp from the past

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Etymology

Origin of militaria

First recorded in 1960–65; militar(y) + -ia

Example Sentences

Mr Hacking, from Accrington, Lancashire, who has an interest in World War Two militaria and re-enactment, said he would love to reunite Jean's family with the letter.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

The clothes, inspired by militaria and work wear and motorcycle styles, look as if they’re hanging under the power of their own sinew.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2021

He describes how, several years ago, he went looking for militaria near Bohukały, a village by the Belarus border.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2017

At ego scio, Quirites, qui, postquam consules facti sunt, acta majorum, et Graecorum militaria praecepta legere coeperint.

From Caesar: a Sketch by Froude, James Anthony

The question of the signa militaria of the Romans is a wide and very important one, having direct bearing on the history of heraldry, and on the origin of national, family and personal devices.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various