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army
[ahr-mee]
noun
plural
armiesthe 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.
army
/ ˈɑːmɪ /
noun
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 army
army rations
any large body of people united for some specific purpose
a large number of people, animals, etc; multitude
Other Word Forms
- proarmy adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of army1
Example Sentences
The RSF has surrounded el-Fasher for the last 17 months, in an attempt to take control of the Sudanese army's last stronghold in the Darfur region.
The army holds the country's north, centre and east.
Jihadists linked to the Islamic State attacked an army base in Nigeria's restive north with grenades and drones killing seven soldiers, and littered a key highway with explosives, military sources told AFP Saturday.
A Madagascar army contingent near the capital on Saturday called on soldiers and security units to "join forces" and "refuse orders to shoot" at protesters, while several thousand marched in the capital.
The niece of a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a former British army soldier is to visit the UK to meet the defence secretary and other MPs to push for the man's extradition.
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