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| − | '''Military''' is an [[organization]] authorized to use [[force]], usually including use of [ | + | '''Military''' is an [[organization]] authorized to use [[force]], usually including use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon weapons], in defending its country by combating [[actual]] or [[perceived]] threats. As an adjective the term "military" is also used to refer to any [[property]] or aspect of a military. Militaries often [[function]] as [[societies]] within societies, by having their own military [[communities]], [[economies]], [[education]], [[medicine]] and other aspects of a functioning civilian [[society]]. |
| − | The [[profession]] of [ | + | The [[profession]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldier soldiering] as part of a military [[group]] is older than recorded [[history]] itself. Some of the most enduring images of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_antiquity classical antiquity] portray the [[power]] and feats of its military [[leaders]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kadesh Battle of Kadesh] in 1274 BC was one of the defining points of Pharaoh [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramesses_II Ramesses II]'s reign and is [[celebrated]] in bas-relief on his [[monuments]]. A thousand years later the first emperor of unified China, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qin_Shi_Huang Qin Shi Huang], was so [[determined]] to impress the [[gods]] with his military might that he was [[buried]] with an army of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army terracotta soldiers]. The [[Romans]] were [[dedicated]] to military matters, leaving to [[posterity]] many treatises and [[writings]] as well as a large [[number]] of lavishly carved [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumphal_arch triumphal arches] and columns. |
In the [[modern]] era, world [[wars]] and countless other major [[conflicts]] have changed the employment of the militaries beyond [[recognition]] to their ancient [[participants]]. [[Empires]] have come and gone; [[states]] have grown and declined. Enormous [[social]] [[changes]] have been wrought, and military [[power]] continues to dominate international [[relations]]. The role of the military today is as central to global [[societies]] as it ever was. | In the [[modern]] era, world [[wars]] and countless other major [[conflicts]] have changed the employment of the militaries beyond [[recognition]] to their ancient [[participants]]. [[Empires]] have come and gone; [[states]] have grown and declined. Enormous [[social]] [[changes]] have been wrought, and military [[power]] continues to dominate international [[relations]]. The role of the military today is as central to global [[societies]] as it ever was. | ||
==Etymology and definitions== | ==Etymology and definitions== | ||
| − | The first [[recorded]] use of military in [[English]], spelled ''militarie'', was in 1585. It comes from the [[Latin]] militaris (from Latin miles [[meaning]] "soldier") but is of uncertain etymology, one suggestion being derived from *mil-it- - going in a [[body]] or mass. The word is now identified as denoting someone that is [[skilled]] in use of [ | + | The first [[recorded]] use of military in [[English]], spelled ''militarie'', was in 1585. It comes from the [[Latin]] militaris (from Latin miles [[meaning]] "soldier") but is of uncertain etymology, one suggestion being derived from *mil-it- - going in a [[body]] or mass. The word is now identified as denoting someone that is [[skilled]] in use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons weapons], or engaged in military [[service]] or in [[warfare]]. |
As a noun the military usually refers generally to a country's armed [[forces]] or sometimes, more specifically, to the senior officers who command them. In general it refers to the physicality of armed forces, their personnel, equipment, and [[physical]] area which they occupy. | As a noun the military usually refers generally to a country's armed [[forces]] or sometimes, more specifically, to the senior officers who command them. In general it refers to the physicality of armed forces, their personnel, equipment, and [[physical]] area which they occupy. | ||
| − | As an adjective military [[originally]] applied only to [ | + | As an adjective military [[originally]] applied only to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldiers soldiers] and soldiering, but it soon broadened to apply to [[land]] forces in general and anything to do with their [[profession]]. The [[names]] of both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Military_Academy,_Woolwich Royal Military Academy] (1741) and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Military_Academy United States Military Academy] (1802) [[reflect]] this. However, at about the time of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars Napoleonic Wars] "military" begun to be [[applied]] to armed forces as a whole and in the 21st century [[expressions]] like "military service", "military intelligence" and "military history" reflect this broader [[meaning]]. As such, it now connotes any [[activity]] performed by the military personnel.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military] |
[[Category: History]] | [[Category: History]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:23, 13 December 2020
Military is an organization authorized to use force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. As an adjective the term "military" is also used to refer to any property or aspect of a military. Militaries often function as societies within societies, by having their own military communities, economies, education, medicine and other aspects of a functioning civilian society.
The profession of soldiering as part of a military group is older than recorded history itself. Some of the most enduring images of the classical antiquity portray the power and feats of its military leaders. The Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC was one of the defining points of Pharaoh Ramesses II's reign and is celebrated in bas-relief on his monuments. A thousand years later the first emperor of unified China, Qin Shi Huang, was so determined to impress the gods with his military might that he was buried with an army of terracotta soldiers. The Romans were dedicated to military matters, leaving to posterity many treatises and writings as well as a large number of lavishly carved triumphal arches and columns.
In the modern era, world wars and countless other major conflicts have changed the employment of the militaries beyond recognition to their ancient participants. Empires have come and gone; states have grown and declined. Enormous social changes have been wrought, and military power continues to dominate international relations. The role of the military today is as central to global societies as it ever was.
Etymology and definitions
The first recorded use of military in English, spelled militarie, was in 1585. It comes from the Latin militaris (from Latin miles meaning "soldier") but is of uncertain etymology, one suggestion being derived from *mil-it- - going in a body or mass. The word is now identified as denoting someone that is skilled in use of weapons, or engaged in military service or in warfare.
As a noun the military usually refers generally to a country's armed forces or sometimes, more specifically, to the senior officers who command them. In general it refers to the physicality of armed forces, their personnel, equipment, and physical area which they occupy.
As an adjective military originally applied only to soldiers and soldiering, but it soon broadened to apply to land forces in general and anything to do with their profession. The names of both the Royal Military Academy (1741) and United States Military Academy (1802) reflect this. However, at about the time of Napoleonic Wars "military" begun to be applied to armed forces as a whole and in the 21st century expressions like "military service", "military intelligence" and "military history" reflect this broader meaning. As such, it now connotes any activity performed by the military personnel.[1]
