First Known Use: 14th century
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army
noun ar·my \ˈär-mē\
: a large group of soldiers organized to fight battles on land
: the part of a country's military forces that includes soldiers who are trained to fight on land
: a large number of people or things that are involved in some activity together
plural armies
Full Definition of ARMY
1
a : a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war especially on land b : a unit capable of independent action and consisting usually of a headquarters, two or more corps, and auxiliary troops c often capitalized : the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare
2
: a great multitude <an army of birds>
3
: a body of persons organized to advance a cause
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Origin of ARMY
Middle English armee, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin armata — more at armada
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army
noun ar·my \ˈär-mē\
plural ar·mies
Definition of ARMY for Kids
1
: a large body of soldiers trained for land warfare
2
often cap : the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare
3
: a great number of people or things <an army of volunteers>
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