uniformed service
The term "uniformed service" encompasses various government branches where members wear uniforms to signify their roles and responsibilities.
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Definition
B2Government and Military
(general)A branch of government where members wear specific uniforms to signify their roles, such as the military, police, and fire departments.
Example
- He joined a uniformed service to serve his country.
- Members of the uniformed service are easily recognizable by their attire.
C1United States
(specific)Service in the U.S. military branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as other uniformed agencies like the Public Health Service and NOAA.
Example
- Her father served in a uniformed service, specifically the Navy.
- The uniformed services play a crucial role in national defense and public safety.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "uniformed service":
civil servicein servicepublic servicestaff corpsfire servicesecurity service