army

[ahr-mee]

noun

plural

armies 

1. the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.

2. (in large military land forces) a unit consisting typically of two or more corps and a headquarters.

3. a large body of persons trained and armed for war.

4. any body of persons organized for any purpose.

   an army of census takers.

5. a very large number or group of something; a great multitude; a host.

   the army of the unemployed.

army

/ ˈɑːmɪ /

noun

1. the military land forces of a nation

2. a military unit usually consisting of two or more corps with supporting arms and services

3. (modifier) of, relating to, or characteristic of an army

   army rations

4. any large body of people united for some specific purpose

5. a large number of people, animals, etc; multitude

Other Word Forms

• proarmy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of army¹

1350–1400; Middle English armee < Middle French < Latin armāta. Armada

Word History and Origins

Origin of army¹

C14: from Old French armee, from Medieval Latin armāta armed forces; see _armada

Example Sentences

Ukraine and Europe are focused on ending the fighting, shaping security guarantees for Kyiv and making sure that the Ukrainian army is strong enough post-war to prevent another invasion.

From BBC

It also cited broader evidence of alleged war crimes by both the RSF and the regular army, however both sides have previously denied any wrongdoing in the country's ongoing civil war.

From BBC

As an army wife, she was expected to follow her husband on assignment to Hong Kong and Germany.

From BBC

He also said he wanted US and European armies to join his fight.

From BBC

In 1956, he began a medicine degree - but dropped out after three years and joined the army.

From BBC

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