HyperDic: joint_chiefs

English > 1 sense of the expression Joint Chiefs:
NOUNgroupJoint Chiefs, Joint Chiefs of Staffthe executive agency that advises the President on military questions
English > Joint Chiefs: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe executive agency that advises the President on military questions; composed of the chiefs of the United States Army and the United States Navy and the United States Air Force and the commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
SynonymJoint Chiefs of Staff
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Broaderexecutive agencyAn agency of the executive branch of government
SpanishJoint Chiefs of Staff

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