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army

noun
AHR-mee/ˈɑɹ.mi/AH-mee/ˈɑː.miː/

Pluralarmies

4 meanings of army

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  1. 1
    land fighting forcenouncountable
    A large group of soldiers trained to fight on land, especially a country's own land forces.

    Like a huge team of fighters who all follow the same leader.

    The country sent its army to defend the border.

    An army needs food, weapons, and strong leaders.

    UsageSay join the army and in the army.

  2. 2
    nounfigurativelycountable
    A very large group of people, animals, or things, often working together.

    Like a whole team pulling in the same direction.

    An army of volunteers cleaned the beach after the storm.

    She managed an army of helpers during the festival.

    UsageSay an army of helpers, an army of ants.

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  3. 3
    nouncountable
    All of a country's military forces, including its land, sea, and air forces.

    In Switzerland, the air force is part of the army.

    North Korea's army includes its navy and air force.

    Similarmilitary, forces

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  4. 4
    nouncountable
    A very large group of soldiers, made up of several smaller fighting groups acting as one.

    The army was made up of five separate divisions.

    Each army was made up of several divisions under one general.

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Origin

It came from Old French armee, which came from Latin words meaning "to arm" and "arms."

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts