noun
forces
FAW-sihz
noun
1
The military, especially the armed services of a country, collectively.
"He served in the armed forces for over a decade."
"The government deployed forces to the border."
How to Use Forces
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country's military, or a general term for organized groups of soldiers or troops.
Common pairings
armed forces
join the forces
allied forces
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He served in the armed _____ for over a decade.