pseudomilitary

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adjective

Apparently, but not actually, military.

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Meanings

adjectivepseudomilitary (not comparable)
  1. not comparableApparently, but not actually, military.

    His trademark was pseudomilitary attire that replaced the customary tailcoat with a uniform complete with a short and stiff jacket, shining brass buttons, a tight belt, a helmet, and a pair of light gloves.

    2009, Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht, Sound diplomacy, page 89

Origin

From pseudo- + military.

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APA

pseudomilitary. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudomilitary

MLA

“pseudomilitary.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudomilitary. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pseudomilitary,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudomilitary.

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