Army

Definition

Army is a noun that refers to an organized military force equipped for fighting on land. It can also describe a large number of people or things with a common purpose or activity.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɑrmi/
• Respelling: AR-mee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɑːmi/
• Respelling: AH-mee

Etymology

The word "army" originates from the Old French "armee," which came from the Latin "armata," meaning "armed" or "armed force." The term entered English in the Middle Ages, referring to an organized land force.

Derivatives

• Armies (noun, plural)
• Army-based (adjective)
• Army-like (adjective)
• Army unit (noun)
• Army corps (noun)

Synonyms

• Military
• Troops
• Force

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "army" is used to describe a land-based military organization and can also refer to a large, organized group of people. For example, "The army was deployed to the border," or "An army of volunteers helped with the cleanup."

Related Terms

• Military: The armed forces of a country.
• Infantry: Soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot.
• Regiment: A military unit made up of several companies, battalions, or groups.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• An organized military force trained for land-based warfare: Refers to a branch of the armed forces that primarily engages in land combat.
  • Example: "He served in the army for 20 years."
• A large number of people or things with a shared purpose: Describes a group united by a common goal or activity, often used figuratively.
  • Example: "An army of fans gathered outside the concert hall."