WorldJuly 27, 2026
materiel
muh-TEER-ee-EL
Definition
The equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution, particularly in a military context.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'matériel,' meaning 'material' or 'equipment.' It was adopted into English in the late 19th century specifically to distinguish military supplies from general raw materials.
In the news
The article uses 'materiel' to refer to the physical military equipment and supplies that the United States provides to its allies and partners as part of its security assistance efforts.
Does the Security Assistance the US Provides Really Work?
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