matériel

or ma·te·ri·el

[ muh-teer-ee-el ]
/ məˌtɪər iˈɛl /

noun

the aggregate of things used or needed in any business, undertaking, or operation (distinguished from personnel).
Military. arms, ammunition, and equipment in general.

Origin of matériel

From French, dating back to 1805–15; see origin at material

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH matériel

material matériel

Words nearby matériel

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British Dictionary definitions for materiel

materiel

matriel

/ (məˌtɪərɪˈɛl) /

noun

the materials and equipment of an organization, esp of a military force Compare personnel

Word Origin for materiel

C19: from French: material