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armed forces in Malay

angkatan tentera

armed forces in Malay: angkatan tentera, tentera. In English, armed forces means the military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

Malay words for armed forces

the military forces of a nation — see also army
angkatan tentera, tentera

English meaning of armed forces

  1. noun The military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

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Questions about armed forces in Malay

What is the meaning of armed forces in Malay?
Armed forces in Malay is angkatan tentera, tentera.
Apakah maksud armed forces dalam bahasa Melayu?
Armed forces: angkatan tentera, tentera.
What does armed forces mean in English?
Armed forces means the military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

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