ˌMinistry of Deˈfence, the BrE AmE abbreviation , MOD
the British government department that is responsible for the UK's armed forces. The minister in charge of this department is the Secretary of State for Defence.
ˌMinistry of Deˈfence, the BrE AmE abbreviation , MOD
the British government department that is responsible for the UK's armed forces. The minister in charge of this department is the Secretary of State for Defence.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012