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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A title used by a few football clubs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, singular
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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noun
an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: defense, defence, defense force
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: organization, organisation
Narrower terms: bastion
History
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