Army
/ˈɑːrmi/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
A large organized body of soldiers serving under a single command.
/ˈɑːrmi/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A large organized group of soldiers
The army is defending our borders.
💡 Simply: A group of soldiers.
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2
She joined the army after college.
How It's Used
Military
"The army marched towards the enemy."
Politics
"The country's army is one of the strongest in the world."
2
A large number of people or things, often used metaphorically.
/ˈɑːrmi/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
A large number of people or things
An army of volunteers helped clean up the park.
💡 Simply: A very large group.
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2
He faced an army of paperwork.
How It's Used
Figurative
"An army of ants invaded the picnic."
Tip:Imagine a vast number like a huge army.
From Old French *armée, from Latin *armāta 'equipped force', feminine of armātus 'armed'.
Historically, the word 'army' has consistently referred to organized military forces, but its metaphorical usage has evolved over time.
Memory tip
Think of 'armed' men in a large group.
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