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

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, replacing Oleksandr Syrsky after nearly two and a half years in the post. — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Rodriguez has reshuffled the country’s armed forces and complied with several demands from Washington. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

Traditionally, senior royals are encouraged to undergo training and serve in the British armed forces. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Rogers said the United States needs to reverse decades of underinvestment and neglect in the nation’s armed forces and defense industrial base. — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026