miliary

American  

[mil-ee-er-ee, mil-yuh-ree] / ˈmɪl iˌɛr i, ˈmɪl yə ri /

adjective

1. resembling millet seeds.

2. Pathology. accompanied by papules or vesicles resembling millet seeds.

   miliary fever.

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miliary British  

/ ˈmɪljərɪ /

adjective

1. resembling or relating to millet seeds

2. (of a disease or skin eruption) characterized by small lesions resembling millet seeds

   miliary tuberculosis

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Other Word Forms

• submiliary adjective

Etymology

Origin of miliary

1675–85; < Latin miliārius of millet, equivalent to mili ( um ) millet + -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

Japan has been accelerating its miliary buildup as it stresses the need to fortify its deterrence against growing threats.

From Seattle Times

The Cabinet of Ministers said Wednesday that men between 18 and 60 who are deemed fit for miliary service will only be able to renew their passports inside Ukraine.

From Seattle Times

Several Army vessels and Miliary Sealift Command ships are already in the Mediterranean Sea, and are working to prepare and build the platform and pier.

From Seattle Times

Its mission is considered a model for an American miliary that has newly stepped back from two decades of actively fighting wars and into an era of trying to deter adversaries — using a show of force as well as training, weapons shipments and other aid to drive home the point.

From New York Times

Mr. De Coito served in the miliary before his offense and became an electrician and a pilot after his release.

From New York Times