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
• rank and file
• force
• servicemen
• militia
• defense
• soldiery
• reserves
• armor
• servicewomen
• men-at-arms
• GIs
• gendarmerie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilians
• noncombatants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of armed forces

The Spanish government said the armed forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Jordan's armed forces said the country's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Three members of the band are currently serving in Ukraine's armed forces, leaving Mykhailyuta and Sydorenko to perform with a DJ. — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

No casualties were reported from Jordan's interception of the missiles, the news agency quoted the spokesman for the country's armed forces as saying. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 July 2026