defence force

Other forms: defence forces

Definitions of defence force
  1. noun
    an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
    synonyms: defence, defense, defense force
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    types:
    bastion
    a group that defends a principle
    type of:
    organisation, organization
    a group of people who work together
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