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armed unit
[/ˈɑrmd ˈjunɪt/]
noun
pl: armed units
unidade armada
1.
A military or paramilitary group of personnel equipped with weapons and organized for combat or security purposes
The armed unit was deployed to maintain order in the region.
A unidade armada foi desdobrada para manter a ordem na região.
2.
A tactical formation of soldiers or fighters organized under unified command
The armed unit consisted of 50 soldiers equipped with rifles and ammunition.
A unidade armada consistia em 50 soldados equipados com rifles e munição.
Synonyms
military unit
combat unit
armed force
tactical unit
detachment
Antonyms
civilian group
unarmed personnel
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
unidade armada
Standard usage in military and security contexts
Portugal
unidade armada
Standard usage; also used in official military documentation
General Brazilian
força armada
Alternative term emphasizing armed force aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
send in an armed unit
deploy an armed unit
command an armed unit
armed unit formation
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