Etymology of the English word militate
the English word
militatederived from the Latin word
militatusderived from the Latin word
militare (serve as soldier, perform military service, serve in the army)
derived from the Latin word
miles (soldier; foot soldier; soldiery)
derived from the Latin word
militus (ground, milled)
derived from the Latin word
militatioderived from the Latin word
militare (serve as soldier, perform military service, serve in the army)
derived from the Latin word
miles (soldier; foot soldier; soldiery)
derived from the Latin word
militus (ground, milled)
Date
The earliest known usage of militate in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
militated,
militatingUsage
Word found in Modern English
