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armed forces

plural noun

  1. military, naval, and air forces, especially of a nation or of a number of nations.


armed forces

plural noun

  1. the military forces of a nation or nations, including the army, navy, air force, marines, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of armed forces1

First recorded in 1685–95
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Example Sentences

Major General Jean Kahwaji of the Lebanese armed forces recently declared an “open-ended war” with the militants.

In their midst stands a soldier with the Lebanese armed forces in a red beret, sporting an assault rifle and an unblinking stare.

“We stress that such a system, even in theory, is not part of armament of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” said Lysenko.

“The president still has not appointed a chief of staff for the armed forces,” said Nemira.

A lot of them joined the Canadian or British armed forces early.

The regular troops, the constabulary, and other armed forces combined were unable to exterminate brigandage.

It is supposed never to have sustained an attack by armed forces and its present condition is due to neglect and decay.

I call on all loyal members of the Armed Forces to resist the mutineers actively, and to support their Commander.

Through the disputed land the armed forces marched; on, on, into the undisputed territory of the Indians.

The armed forces of both belligerents lie at the outset within their respective frontiers.

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