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army
[ ahr-mee ]
noun
- 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.
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
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- pro·army adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of army1
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Example Sentences
Fry had previously confirmed the news to his army of followers on Twitter.
Fatima says they were initially happy when Ziad joined the army, but that feeling has utterly faded.
Sabrine says that if Ziad returns, she will make him leave the army.
The army has since conducted a brutal wave of jailings against activists and journalists.
We are, essentially, an army of guinea pigs millions strong.
In less than ten minutes, the bivouac was broken up, and our little army on the march.
If you have any thoughts of influencing me or my men to join the regular Confederate army, you may as well give up the idea.
Above all, he was amazed to hear me talk of a mercenary standing army in the midst of peace and among a free people.
Nogués and his brave lads have done their bit indeed for the glory of the Army of France.
He will tell you about the success he had in America; it quite makes up for the defeat of the British army in the Revolution.
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