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

After Britain offered freedom to those slaves who joined the British army, a South Carolinian aide to Gen. George Washington suggested raising “an all-black regiment” of 3,000 enslaved African-Americans to help defend Charleston.

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The group said in a statement on social media that it had destroyed "huge military vehicles" and seized military equipment at the army's 6th Division Headquarters.

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Napoleon's 1812 campaign ultimately ended in defeat, forcing a massive withdrawal that devastated his army.

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To the south, RSF positions are bombed almost every week by the Sudanese army - these attacks are also claiming civilian lives.

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More than 300 weapons were seized, including "advanced arms obtained from the Israeli army," according to a source close to Radea.

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