honvéd
Honvéd is a Hungarian term meaning defender of the homeland. It is used to designate Hungary’s national military forces and historical organizations affiliated with them. The word is formed from hon (homeland) and véde (defense). It is most often associated with both historic and contemporary Hungarian defense institutions and, by extension, with organizations that carry the name.
The Honvéd originated during the 1848–1849 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence, when volunteers formed the
In 1990, the Hungarian Defence Forces were reorganized and renamed the Magyar Honvédség. Today, the force comprises