military āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ military āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ Of, relating to, or characteristic of members of the armed forces: a military bearing; military attire. Performed or supported by the armed forces: military service. Of or relating to war: military operations. Of or relating to land forces.Armed forces: a country ruled by the military. Members, especially officers, of an armed force.