Israeli Defense Force
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Definition
Proper noun The national military force of the State of Israel, responsible for its defense. It is a unified force encompassing ground, air, and naval branches.
Usage
The term "Israeli Defense Force" is used as a singular, proper noun to refer to the entire military establishment of Israel. * The Israeli Defense Force was established in 1948. * Service in the Israeli Defense Force is mandatory for most citizens. * The Israeli Defense Force operates under the authority of the government.
Advanced Usage
- The acronym IDF is the standard and most common way to refer to the Israeli Defense Force in both formal and informal contexts.
- The IDF issued a statement regarding the operation.
Variants and Related Words
- IDF: The standard initialism for Israeli Defense Force.
- Israel Defense Forces: A common variant of the full name.
- Zahal: The Hebrew acronym (צה"ל) for , which translates to Israeli Defense Force. This term is used within Israel and in Hebrew contexts.
Noun
- the ground and air and naval forces of Israel