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

Words with a similar meaning to armed forces:

• military
• the services
• defense forces
• the armed services

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