defence force

Thân thiện

The defence force conducts a training exercise in the desert.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack: A "defence force" is a structured group, typically military or paramilitary, whose primary purpose is to protect a nation, region, or entity from aggression or invasion.

Usage

• The term "defence force" is used to refer to the collective military organization responsible for a country's protection. It is often synonymous with "armed forces" or "military" in a defensive context.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The country's defence force was placed on high alert.
  • He decided to serve in the national defence force.
  • A strong defence force is essential for national sovereignty.

Advanced Usage

• "to be a member of a defence force": to serve within such a military organization.
  • She is a proud member of the coastal defence force.

Variants and Related Words

• Defense force (noun): The American English spelling variant of "defence force".
• Defence / Defense (noun): The act or capability of protecting against attack.
• Armed forces (noun): A common synonym encompassing all military services (army, navy, air force, etc.).

Synonyms

• Military: The armed forces of a nation.
• Armed services: The institutions and personnel of a country's military.
• Guard: A person or group that protects or defends.

Related Phrases

• Civil defence force: A civilian organization focused on emergency response and protection during disasters or attacks.
  • The civil defence force assisted after the earthquake.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
   • he joined the defense against invasion

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