army
Translation
army, host, multitude
Examples
He joined the army last year.
He joined the army last year.
An army of ants marched on the ground.
An army of ants marched on the ground.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a military force He joined the army last year.
((an army of + plural noun)) a large group of (sth.) An army of ants marched on the ground.
Similar Words
Synonyms: military, troops, forces
Etymology
From Latin 'armata' meaning 'armed force', which is related to 'arma' (arms, weapons).
Memory Tips
An 'army' is a group that is 'armed' with 'arms'.