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defence forces

defence forces is the plural of defence force.

Meaning of defence force

Noun

defence force (plural defence forces)

  1. (UK) A title, or part thereof, bestowed on some of the armed forces of the world. Depending on the country, the title can be singular or plural.
  2. (UK, singular) A title used by a few football clubs.

Synonyms of defence forces

Questions about defence forces

What is defence forces the plural of?
Defence forces is the plural of defence force.

Words near defence forces in the dictionary

  1. defence accords
  2. defence counsel
  3. defence counsels
  4. defence diplomacy
  5. defence force
  6. defence forces
  7. defence gun
  8. defence guns
  9. defence in depth
  10. defence lawyer
  11. defence lawyers

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