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

Qalibaf also warned that Iran’s armed forces remained at the highest level of defensive readiness. — Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

However, the president is head of the armed forces and can propose and veto legislation. — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026

The newspaper’s closure follows years of pressure As part of the Kremlin’s rampant crackdown on critics, Novaya Gazeta was fined after it was accused of discrediting Russia’s armed forces. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Critics who called Meink’s announcement destabilizing misunderstand his intent and the role of America’s armed forces. — Dt Thompson, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026