Regular Army

American  

noun

1. the permanent army maintained in peace as well as in war; the standing army: one of the major components of the Army of the United States.

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Etymology

Origin of Regular Army

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Sudan remains locked in an almost three‑year power struggle between the regular army and the RSF.

From BBC

Sudan's civil war erupted in April 2023 out of a power struggle between the regular army and the RSF over how and whether the paramilitaries would integrate into the security forces.

From BBC

But officials close to the president say he is fine and that the small group of soldiers at the TV station did not have the backing of the regular army.

From BBC

The RSF has been fighting the regular army since April 2023 when a power struggle between them erupted into war.

From BBC

Its members stand guard at historical ceremonies and attend regular army training sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal