air defence

A form of air defense — The use of systems, equipment, and personnel to prevent or reduce the impact of an attack by enemy aircraft or missiles.

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Meanings

nounair defence (countable and uncountable, plural air defences)

plural air defences

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of air defense.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
anti-aircraft
Cite this entry
APA

air defence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/air%20defence

MLA

“air defence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/air%20defence. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “air defence,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/air%20defence.

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