Synonyms of armed forces

armed forces

plural noun

as in troops

the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation

our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• troops
• soldiers
• military
• service
• colors
• force
• rank and file
• servicemen
• militia
• defense
• soldiery
• GIs
• reserves
• gendarmery
• armor
• servicewomen
• men-at-arms
• GI's
• gendarmerie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilians
• noncombatants