1
a
: furnished with weapons
an armed guard
also
: using or involving a weapon
b
: furnished with something that provides security, strength, or efficacy
armed with knowledge
2
: marked by the maintenance of armed forces in readiness
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination
long-armed
two-armed
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
At the same time, UNICEF emergency response teams remain active in humanitarian settings worldwide — including in areas of armed conflict — delivering lifesaving and life-sustaining assistance to impacted children and families.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The kibbutz entrances were watched by armed guards, one of whom was recently hit by shrapnel in his chest.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2024, archaeological evidence of armed conflicts spanned the ancient era through World War II.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
An armed guard returned fire, and at least 10 shots total were fired during the mayhem, according to police.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
At the same time, UNICEF emergency response teams remain active in humanitarian settings worldwide — including in areas of armed conflict — delivering lifesaving and life-sustaining assistance to impacted children and families.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The kibbutz entrances were watched by armed guards, one of whom was recently hit by shrapnel in his chest.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2024, archaeological evidence of armed conflicts spanned the ancient era through World War II.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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armed
adjective1
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination
long-armed
two-armed
2
: having a spiny rostellum
a tapeworm armed with numerous hammer-shaped hooks
Legal Definition
armed
adjective1
: having a weapon
an armed assailant
2
: involving the use of a weapon
an armed attack
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