🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Militärparade

Pronunciation / Transliteration: milɪtɛːɐ̯paˈʁaːdə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Military Parade/ˈmɪlɪtəri pəˈreɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Militärparade fand zum Nationalfeiertag statt."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A formal public display of military personnel, equipment, and activities, often held to commemorate a significant event or holiday.

    "The annual military parade featured marching bands and a display of the latest military technology."
  2. 2

    An event where military units march in formation, typically in front of an audience, to demonstrate discipline and readiness.

    "During the military parade, soldiers marched in perfect synchrony, showcasing their training."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'military' originates from the Latin 'militari', meaning 'pertaining to soldiers', while 'parade' comes from the French 'parade', meaning 'a show or display'. The combination reflects a ceremonial display of military forces, evolving from historical practices of showcasing troops.

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