Definition of the military:
(adj) :
having to do with
armed forces such as the
army,
Marine Corps,
navy and
air force. (US English meaning only); having to do with armies specifically, although recent usage has led to some blurring of the meaning with the US English specific meaning (non US English meanings)
"there are military options, but we would like to try diplomacy first."
(n) :
(with the) Armed forces in general, including the Marine Corps.(US English meaning only)
"it's not the job of the military to make policy."