Military personnel: meaning, definitions and examples

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military personnel

 

[ ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ˌpɜrsəˈnɛl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

armed forces

Military personnel refers to individuals who are serving or have served in the armed forces of a country. They are trained and equipped to perform military duties and may serve in various capacities such as soldiers, officers, or specialists.

Synonyms

armed forces personnel, military members, soldiers

Examples of usage

  • The military personnel were deployed to the conflict zone.
  • She comes from a family with a long history of military personnel.
Context #2 | Noun

collective term

Military personnel can also refer to the group or collective body of individuals who make up the armed forces of a nation. This includes all branches of the military and encompasses a wide range of ranks and roles.

Synonyms

military forces, military service members, military staff

Examples of usage

  • The military personnel gathered for a briefing before the mission.
  • The country's military personnel are well-trained and disciplined.

Translations

Translations of the word "military personnel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessoal militar

🇮🇳 सैन्य कर्मी

🇩🇪 Militärpersonal

🇮🇩 personel militer

🇺🇦 військовий персонал

🇵🇱 personel wojskowy

🇯🇵 軍人

🇫🇷 personnel militaire

🇪🇸 personal militar

🇹🇷 askeri personel

🇰🇷 군인

🇸🇦 العسكريين

🇨🇿 vojenský personál

🇸🇰 vojenský personál

🇨🇳 军人

🇸🇮 vojaško osebje

🇮🇸 hernaðarstarfsfólk

🇰🇿 әскери қызметкерлер

🇬🇪 სამხედრო პერსონალი

🇦🇿 hərbi personal

🇲🇽 personal militar

Etymology

The term 'military personnel' has been in use since the early 20th century to refer to individuals serving in the armed forces. As countries established standing armies and professional military forces, the concept of military personnel became more defined. The role of military personnel has evolved over time, adapting to changes in warfare, technology, and global politics.