armed coalition

[/ˈɑːrmd koʊˈælɪʃən/]
nounpl: armed coalitions
coalizão armada
1. An alliance of military forces from two or more countries or groups united for a common military or strategic objective
An armed coalition was formed to address the regional security threat.
Uma coalizão armada foi formada para enfrentar a ameaça regional à segurança.
2. A temporary or permanent military alliance created to conduct joint military operations or defense
The armed coalition launched coordinated strikes across multiple regions.
A coalizão armada iniciou ataques coordenados em múltiplas regiões.
The term 'armed coalition' is commonly used in international news and diplomatic discourse in both the US and Brazil, particularly when discussing multilateral military interventions, humanitarian missions, or responses to regional conflicts. It carries formal, political connotations and is typically found in official government statements, military announcements, and international news media.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
military alliancemilitary coalitionjoint task forceallied forcesmultinational force
Antonyms / Antônimos
neutral stanceindependent actionunilateral operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coalizão armada
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese media and governmental contexts
Portugal
coligação armada
Alternative term sometimes used in European Portuguese, though coalizão is also acceptable
Formal/International
aliança militar
More formal diplomatic terminology in international relations

Related Words

alliancecoalition governmentmilitary interventionjoint operationsNATOpeacekeeping force

Related Idioms & Phrases

to form an armed coalition
to join an armed coalition
to lead an armed coalition
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