Synonyms for
Army
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
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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
- The army marched through the town.
- My uncle was in the army during the war.
- The army is going to have a parade.
- She joined the army to serve her country.
- 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