armed forces
plural noun
Definition of armed forces
: the combined military, naval, and air forces of a nation —called also armed services
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our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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ARMED FORCES Defined for English Language Learners
armed forces
noun
Definition of armed forces for English Language Learners
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: the military organizations (such as the army, navy, and air force) of a country
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armed forces
noun plural
Definition of armed forces for Students
: the military, naval, and air forces of a nation
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