Armed Forces (Noun)
Meaning
The military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The country's armed forces are composed of the army, navy, and air force.
- The armed forces of the nation have been on high alert since the border dispute began.
- She has been serving in the armed forces for over a decade and has seen several deployments.
- The government has announced plans to increase funding for the armed forces in the coming year.
- The armed forces are working closely with local law enforcement to maintain order in the affected areas.