Meanings
noundefence force (plural defence forces)
plural defence forces · alternative defense force
- UKgovernmentA 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.
- UKsingularball gamesA title used by a few football clubs.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
Broader
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Cite this entry
APA
defence force. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defence%20force
MLA
“defence force.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defence%20force. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defence force,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defence%20force.
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