Army

/ˈɑːrmi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large organized body of armed personnel trained for war, and especially for land warfare.

The army mobilized quickly to respond to the national emergency.

A subdivision of a larger military organization, such as a corps or a division.

The general commanded an army of over twenty thousand soldiers.

A nation’s military forces as a whole.

The country invested heavily in modernizing its army.

An organized group of people working together for a common goal, often used in a figurative sense.

She created an army of volunteers to assist with the charity event.

A vast multitude; a large number.

An army of fans gathered outside the theater for the movie premiere.

Middle English, from Old French 'armée', from Latin 'armata', meaning 'armed'.

army of one

A person who takes on a task alone, acting independently.

join the army

To enlist in the military service.

regular army

The professional and full-time military personnel as opposed to reserves.

general

A high-ranking officer in the army.

soldier

A person who serves in an army.

military

Relating to the armed forces.

Big army

When it comes to organizing events, she has a big army of supporters.

Army strong

He's in great shape, always looking army strong with his workouts.