armed service
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Definition
Noun: 1. A branch of a nation's military forces: An armed service is one of the organized, uniformed branches that constitute a country's armed forces, typically with a specific function, such as land, sea, or air warfare. Example: The Army, Navy, and Air Force are the primary armed services of the United States.
Usage
- The term "armed service" refers specifically to one of the major constituent organizations within a nation's military establishment. It is a formal and institutional term.
- It is commonly used in official contexts, legislation, and discussions about military structure and personnel.
Examples
- Noun:
- He dedicated twenty years of his life to an armed service.
- Each armed service has its own unique traditions and training protocols.
- The legislation provides benefits for veterans of every armed service.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in the armed services": This plural form is often used to refer to military service in general or to the collective branches.
- Many young people consider a career in the armed services.
Variants and Related Words
- Service branch: A near-synonymous term.
- Military branch: Another common equivalent.
- Armed forces (plural noun): The collective term for all a nation's military services (e.g., army, navy, air force). "Armed service" is a singular component of the "armed forces."
Synonyms
- Military service
- Service (in a military context)
- Branch of the military
Related Phrases
- To join the armed services: To enlist or receive a commission in the military.
- He plans to join the armed services after graduation.
- Member of an armed service: A person serving in a specific military branch.
- As a member of an armed service, she swore an oath to defend the constitution.
Noun
- a force that is a branch of the armed forces