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national defense
The totality of all military and civilian measures taken by a state to repel an attack from outside and to secure its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Das Budget für die Landesverteidigung wurde dieses Jahr erhöht.
The budget for national defense was increased this year.
The word is a compound of 'Landes-' (which refers to the country or state) and 'Verteidigung' (defense). So it literally means the defense of the country.
Die Landesverteidigung ist eine zentrale Aufgabe des Staates.
National defense is a central responsibility of the state.
The word belongs to the word family of 'verteidigen' (to defend). If you know the verb 'verteidigen' (to defend), you can easily derive the meaning of 'die Verteidigung' (defense) and therefore also 'die Landesverteidigung' (national defense).
Soldaten müssen das Land verteidigen.
Soldiers must defend the country.
'Landesverteidigung' (national defense) is a formal and official term. It is mainly used in political, legal, and military contexts.
Im Parlament wird über den Haushalt für die Landesverteidigung debattiert.
Parliament is debating the budget for national defense.
Common combinations are 'das Budget für die Landesverteidigung' (the budget for national defense), 'das Ministerium für Landesverteidigung' (the Ministry of National Defense), or the goal of 'die Landesverteidigung zu stärken' (to strengthen national defense) or 'zu gewährleisten' (to ensure it).
Die Regierung plant, die Landesverteidigung zu modernisieren.
The government plans to modernize national defense.
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'die Verteidigung' and 'die Landesverteidigung' can both mean the protection of a state from attacks. However, 'Verteidigung' is more general and can also be used in many other areas, for example in sports or in court. 'Landesverteidigung' is more specific: it is always about a country and measures to protect that state. The words can be confused when talking about the military or security. In this context, 'Landesverteidigung' is more precise when the state as a whole is meant.
Für die Landesverteidigung arbeiten Militär und zivile Stellen zusammen.
The military and civilian agencies work together on national defense.
Die Regierung sprach über die Verteidigung des Landes in einer Krise.
The government discussed the defense of the country in a crisis.