army
[ ahr-mee ]
/ ˈɑr mi /
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noun, plural ar·mies.
the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
(in large military land forces) a unit consisting typically of two or more corps and a headquarters.
a large body of persons trained and armed for war.
any body of persons organized for any purpose: an army of census takers.
a very large number or group of something; a great multitude; a host: the army of the unemployed.
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army
/ (ˈɑːmɪ) /
noun plural -mies
the military land forces of a nation
a military unit usually consisting of two or more corps with supporting arms and services
(modifier) of, relating to, or characteristic of an armyarmy rations
any large body of people united for some specific purpose
a large number of people, animals, etc; multitude
Word Origin for army
C14: from Old French armee, from Medieval Latin armāta armed forces; see armada
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