Entry Word: armed forces

Function: noun plural

Meaning: the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation <our nationʼs armed forces are stationed throughout the world>

Synonyms military, service, troops

Related Words GIʼs (or GIs), men-at-arms, rank and file, servicemen, servicewomen, soldiers, soldiery; militia, reserves; armor, defense

Near Antonyms civilians, noncombatants