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air force
[/ɛr fɔrs/]
noun
feminine
pl: air forces
força aérea
1.
The military branch responsible for aerial warfare and air defense operations
The air force conducted bombing raids during the war.
A força aérea realizou bombardeios durante a guerra.
2.
The personnel and equipment of the aerial military service of a country
He joined the air force after finishing high school.
Ele alistou-se na força aérea depois de terminar o ensino médio.
Synonyms
aerial service
air arm
aviation corps
Antonyms
ground forces
navy
infantry
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
força aérea
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
força aérea
Same as general Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
força aérea
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
força aérea
Standard term, occasionally abbreviated as FAP (Força Aérea Portuguesa)
Related Idioms & Phrases
join the air force
air force base
air force academy
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