Militar
Example: O militar liderou a tropa durante a missão de paz.
Definition
"Militar" refers to a member of the armed forces who is trained and equipped for combat and defense duties. In the example phrase, "militar" denotes a soldier who led the troop during a peace mission.
Etymology
The word "militar" originates from the Latin term 'militaris,' which means 'pertaining to soldiers or war.' Did you know that 'militaris' itself comes from 'miles,' the Latin word for soldier? Over time, this evolved into the Portuguese 'militar,' retaining its connection to armed forces and military matters.
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