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War and Conflict - Military & Forces

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base
base
[noun]

a place with buildings and facilities for military operations and activities

Ex: The soldiers returned to the base after training. 
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force
force
[noun]

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

Ex: The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests. 
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guard
guard
[noun]

a group of soldiers assigned to protect a place or person

Ex: The guard stood at the gate. 
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hostile
hostile
[Adjective]

belonging to or associated with an enemy in a conflict or war

Ex: The radar detected a hostile aircraft approaching the coast. 
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hostilities

acts of open fighting between opposing forces

Ex: The two sides agreed to stop hostilities. 
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military conducted a series of training exercises near the border. 
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nuclear
nuclear
[Adjective]

describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions

Ex: The country tested a new nuclear bomb that caused global concern. 
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spy balloon

a high-altitude balloon used to gather secret information

Ex: The army detected a spy balloon in the sky. 
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squad
squad
[noun]

a small organized group of soldiers forming a military unit

Ex: The squad moved carefully through the village. 
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cover
cover
[noun]

suppressive fire aimed to hinder the enemy's ability to attack your forces

Ex: The soldiers provided cover to allow their comrades to advance safely. 
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curfew
curfew
[noun]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

Ex: The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety. 
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defense
defense
[noun]

the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats

Ex: The nation increased its defense spending in response to regional tensions. 
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medal
medal
[noun]

a small metal object awarded for bravery, achievement, service, or success in a competition

Ex: Emma won a gold medal in the swimming competition. 
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neutral
neutral
[Adjective]

not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict, dispute, competition, or disagreement

Ex: The country remained neutral during the conflict. 
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neutrality

the state of not taking sides in a conflict or war

Ex: The country declared its neutrality during the conflict. 
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conqueror
conqueror
[noun]

someone who forcibly takes control of a city or country and its citizens

Ex: Alexander the Great is remembered as a legendary conqueror who created one of the largest empires in history. 
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war

Ex: The enemy's stronghold was well-defended, presenting a daunting obstacle for the invading army to overcome. 
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invader
invader
[noun]

a person or group that enters a place by force to take control

Ex: The invader crossed the border at night. 
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occupation

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

Ex: The country's occupation by foreign forces lasted for several years, leading to significant political and social upheaval. 
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occupied
occupied
[Adjective]

(of a city, country, etc.) captured and under the control, authority, or presence of foreign military forces or other entities

Ex: The city remained occupied by enemy troops for several years during the war. 
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occupier
occupier
[noun]

a soldier or group living in a foreign country that has been taken by force

Ex: The occupiers controlled the city after the invasion. 
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officer
officer
[noun]

a member of the military who holds a position of authority over others

Ex: The officer gave orders to the soldiers. 
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spy
spy
[noun]

a person who secretly collects information about another country, organization, or group, especially for a government

Ex: The government discovered that one of its officials was working as a spy. 
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armed
armed
[Adjective]

equipped with weapons or firearms

Ex: The armed soldiers stood guard at the entrance to the military base. 
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civilian
civilian
[noun]

a person who is not a member of the armed forces

Ex: Hundreds of civilians left the area before the fighting began. 
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damage
damage
[noun]

loss or destruction of military equipment

Ex: The battle resulted in significant damage to the army's tanks. 
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casualty
casualty
[noun]

a person who is injured or killed in a serious accident or disaster

Ex: The train crash caused several casualties. 
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hostage
hostage
[noun]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

Ex: The kidnappers took several employees hostage during the bank robbery, demanding a ransom for their release. 
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refugee
refugee
[noun]

a person forced to leave their country or home to escape war, persecution, or serious danger

Ex: The family crossed the border as refugees after fighting reached their town. 
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rescue
rescue
[noun]

the action or process of saving someone or something

Ex: The rescue of the trapped miners took several days and involved complex operations. 
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surrender
surrender
[noun]

the act of stopping resistance and accepting defeat

Ex: The general announced the army's surrender the following morning. 
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