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standing army
noun
a permanently organized military force maintained by a nation.
standing army
noun
a permanent army of paid soldiers maintained by a nation
Word History and Origins
Origin of standing army1
Example Sentences
While permanent standing armies existed since World War I, military spending was now central to both industrial strength and economic prosperity.
It appears that the country's leader Kim Jong Un has directed much of his limited resources into missiles and nuclear weapons rather than his standing army.
He also took aim at the prime minister for announcing a "standing army" of specialist police officers to help tackle the disorder.
After chairing an emergency Cobra meeting of ministers and senior police chiefs, Sir Keir announced a "standing army" of specialist officers to tackle the disorder.
Sir Keir did not explain what he meant by a standing army.
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