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base militare
/ˈbaː.ze mi.liˈtaː.re/
military base
Il governo ha approvato la costruzione di una nuova base militare nel sud del paese.
The government approved the construction of a new military base in the south of the country.
formal
A facility owned and operated by the armed forces for military purposes.
La base militare ospita soldati, aerei e attrezzature per la difesa nazionale.
The military base houses soldiers, aircraft, and equipment for national defense.
Used in official and technical contexts to refer to permanent installations.
Collocations
costruzione di una base militareconstruction of a military baseospitare una base militareto host a military baseevacuare una base militareto evacuate a military base
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'caserma'
'Base militare' refers to a larger, often permanent installation, while 'caserma' typically refers to a barracks or smaller military housing facility.
Gold Rule
Use in formal contexts
Prefer 'base militare' in official documents, news reports, or technical discussions. For casual conversation, 'posto militare' may be used but is less common.
Word Origin
From Italian 'base' (from Latin 'basis', meaning 'foundation') and 'militare' (from Latin 'militaris', meaning 'of soldiers'). The phrase has been in use since the 19th century to describe permanent military installations.
Usage Notes
The term is neutral and commonly used in government, military, and news contexts. Avoid using it in informal settings unless referring to a real military facility.
Word Breakdown
base
foundation or facility
rootmilitare
military
adjectiveDizionario Italiano-Inglese