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armed forces
plural noun
military, naval, and air forces, especially of a nation or of a number of nations.
armed forces
plural noun
the military forces of a nation or nations, including the army, navy, air force, marines, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of armed forces1
Example Sentences
The Israeli military's spokesman, Brig Gen Effie Defrin, said it targeted "a communications centre of the Iranian regime, which served Iran's armed forces".
The Sudan armed forces triumphantly announced the recapture of central Khartoum in March.
Israel says the Iranian armed forces have deliberately placed their command centres and weapons inside civilian buildings and areas.
Awarded to civilians and all ranks of the British armed forces, for actions not in the presence of an enemy.
Key Iranian commanders have also been killed, including the chief of staff of the armed forces, and the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
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