armed forces
military, naval, and air forces, especially of a nation or of a number of nations.
Origin of armed forces
1- Also called armed services.
Words Nearby armed forces
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How to use armed forces in a sentence
Major General Jean Kahwaji of the Lebanese armed forces recently declared an “open-ended war” with the militants.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda | Ruth Michaelson | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn their midst stands a soldier with the Lebanese armed forces in a red beret, sporting an assault rifle and an unblinking stare.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda | Ruth Michaelson | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“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.
Ukraine’s President Wowed Congress, But His Party Has a Dark Side | Anna Nemtsova | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA lot of them joined the Canadian or British armed forces early.
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The regular troops, the constabulary, and other armed forces combined were unable to exterminate brigandage.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanIt is supposed never to have sustained an attack by armed forces and its present condition is due to neglect and decay.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyI call on all loyal members of the armed forces to resist the mutineers actively, and to support their Commander.
Greylorn | John Keith LaumerThrough the disputed land the armed forces marched; on, on, into the undisputed territory of the Indians.
Four American Indians | Edson L. WhitneyThe armed forces of both belligerents lie at the outset within their respective frontiers.
Naval Warfare | James R. Thursfield
British Dictionary definitions for armed forces
the military forces of a nation or nations, including the army, navy, air force, marines, etc
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