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national armed forces

Noun

Definitions

1. national armed forces

The official military force belonging to a nation, often translated as "national army." It refers specifically to a country's own armed forces and is used in news and political contexts when discussing a nation's military operations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The radio this morning was reading out the military's upcoming exercise schedule.

Sentence 2

In the coastal town, the national armed forces base has become part of the scenery.

Sentence 3

In other words, the national armed forces carry both fear and reassurance.

Sentence 4

Why do I feel on edge every time I see footage of the national armed forces?

Sentence 5

"Does the presence of the national armed forces actually guarantee peace?" she wondered, tilting her head.