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

"I adored my very handsome father," she said, "who got a first at Cambridge, and also played rugger for both Cambridge and the army."

From BBC

Anna Powles, associate professor in security studies at Massey University in New Zealand, said the deal would help modernise PNG's army, bringing a significant boost in both material and morale terms.

From BBC

The Uzbek despot distinguished himself by “boiling his enemies, slaughtering his poverty-stricken people when they protest, and conscripting armies of children for slave labour,” according to The Guardian.

From Salon

Among the recruitment ads, which appear in Arabic and other languages, Alexandrovna’s channel keeps up a steady rhythm of posts extolling the Russian army’s victories in Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times

So although he was just one David against an army of Goliaths, he was not new to the practice of reloading a slingshot.

From Los Angeles Times

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