What is another word for military group?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪlɪtəɹi ɡɹˈuːp] (IPA) 
Military groups are basically organizations formed for the purpose of waging wars, conducting operations and defending the nation. There are numerous synonyms for the term military group that signifies their function and purpose. One of the most common synonyms is armed forces which brings to mind a group of soldiers with weapons ready to fight. Another synonym is the army, which denotes an organized group of soldiers under a central command structure. Additionally, terms such as militia, troop, platoon, battalion, and regiment can also be used to refer to military groups. However, each synonym has a different connotation, depending on the particular context in which it is used.
