Militarily

//ˌmɪl.ɪˈtɛɹ.ə.li// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a military or martial manner; not peaceably.
  2. 2
    By way of military or otherwise belligerent means.

    "The borders of the empire were expanded militarily over the course of many wars of conquest."

  3. 3
    In a manner relating to the military or military matters.

    "Whether [Israel's] blockade [of Gaza] is militarily justified is a point of contention."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with respect to the military wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
militaricallymilitarically

Example

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"Militarily speaking, Gaza is utterly defenseless. That's why the IDF chooses this area to flex its muscles."

Etymology

From military + -ly.

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