armed forces
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of armed forces
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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The Hashed al-Shaabi alliance, also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces, was created in 2014 to fight jihadists before it was formally integrated into the armed forces.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Thousands of the jammers have already been gifted to Kyiv to help its armed forces maintain drone operations, according to London.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Speaking earlier on Wednesday, new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he wanted to ensure "every penny is spent wisely" and investment in the armed forces must come with "modernisation".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Fedorov, 35, has been widely praised for energising the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as leading a drive against corruption.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
This will occur with the way the armed forces are created and a change in the order of battle.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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