Regular Army

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Regular Army¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

It also cited broader evidence of alleged war crimes by both the RSF and the regular army, however both sides have previously denied any wrongdoing in the country's ongoing civil war.

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New government rules mean teenagers fresh out of school have been able to bypass military service and go straight into the regular army as contract soldiers.

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Last month, the government set out plans for a small increase to the size of the regular army to 76,000 full-time soldiers after 2029 - although this has yet to be funded.

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During that time, the regular army has lost tens of thousands of troops.

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It says there should be an increase in the size of the regular army.

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