bonsai army English

Meaning bonsai army meaning

What does bonsai army mean?

bonsai army noun

— A sovereign state's army or military force that is small and could be considered merely "for decoration". A bonsai army is not large enough to fundamentally protect a country.

— A tiny, largely ornamental (military) structure bereft of the capability to effectively carry out its constitutional missions.

— A military that covers the entire spectrum of capabilities but has virtually no external military clout.