English Explanatory Dictionary

armed forces

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

armed forces armed force
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