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armed forces
noun plural
: the military organizations (such as the army, navy, and air force) of a country
Full Definition of ARMED FORCES
: the combined military, naval, and air forces of a nation —called also armed services
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First Known Use of ARMED FORCES
1625
ARMED FORCES Defined for Kids
armed forces
noun plural
Definition of ARMED FORCES for Kids
: the military, naval, and air forces of a nation
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