armed forces

noun

Meaning

A nation's collective military organizations, including the army, navy, and air force, maintained for national defense.

Examples

The president is the commander-in-chief of the nation's armed forces.
Many young citizens choose to serve in the armed forces after graduating from high school.

Synonyms: military, the services, defense forces, the armed services

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armed forces

noun

Pronunciation: ɑːrmd fɔːrsɪz

Definition

A nation's collective military organizations, including the army, navy, and air force, maintained for national defense.

Examples

The president is the commander-in-chief of the nation's armed forces.
Many young citizens choose to serve in the armed forces after graduating from high school.
The international treaty limits the size and equipment of the participating countries' armed forces.

Synonyms of armed forces

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