army
Translation
army, military force
Examples
He joined the army last year.
He joined the army last year.
An army of ants marched across the path.
An army of ants marched across the path.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a country's land-based military force He joined the army last year.
((countable noun)) a large number of people or things An army of ants marched across the path.
Similar Words
Synonyms: military, troops, forces
Etymology
From Old French 'armee', from Latin 'armata' meaning 'armed force', from 'armare' meaning 'to arm'.
Memory Tips
An 'army' is a large group of people with 'arms' (weapons).