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Army

Verb / ˈɑ:rmi: / Another word for army — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on land

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Common collocations

  • army of occupation
  • reserve army
  • national army
  • civil army
  • army of volunteers
  • army headquarters
  • army of ants

Word family

noun army
verb arm
adjective armed
adverb armedly

Usage note

While 'army' typically refers to a land force, it can also be used metaphorically for any large group organized for a common purpose, such as an 'army of volunteers'.

Example sentences

  1. The army marched through the town.
  2. My uncle was in the army during the war.
  3. The army is going to have a parade.
  4. She joined the army to serve her country.
  5. The army has many different jobs besides fighting.

Quotes

  • 'The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army or in an office.' - Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • 'The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country.' - George S. Patton
  • 'In war, the human factor cannot be disregarded.' - Dwight D. Eisenhower

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