army
Americannoun
plural
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the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
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(in large military land forces) a unit consisting typically of two or more corps and a headquarters.
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a large body of persons trained and armed for war.
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any body of persons organized for any purpose.
an army of census takers.
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a very large number or group of something; a great multitude; a host.
the army of the unemployed.
noun
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the military land forces of a nation
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a military unit usually consisting of two or more corps with supporting arms and services
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(modifier) of, relating to, or characteristic of an army
army rations
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any large body of people united for some specific purpose
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a large number of people, animals, etc; multitude
Other Word Forms
- proarmy adjective
Etymology
Origin of army
1350–1400; Middle English armee < Middle French < Latin armāta. Armada
Example Sentences
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The Islamic Republic has set up four layers of replacements for its entire leadership, including its army commanders, in case of a sustained military campaign, Iranian officials said.
A growing number of African countries have in recent months begun to discover that their citizens have been duped into fighting for the Russian army, and either killed or captured on the battlefield.
From Barron's
Even in declaring independence, the American Revolution channeled revolutionary energy through state governments, the Continental Congress and Washington’s army.
Neither the Union or Confederate armies had consistent procedures to remove or identify the dead.
From Literature
Burhan vowed this week to fight "until the end" and said he plans to build a "smart army" investing in technology and research.
From Barron's
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