army
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɑː.mi/]
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Senses
1. army (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.
Example: The army was sent in to quell the uprising.
2. army (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.: Used absolutely for that entire branch of the armed forces.
Example: The army received a bigger share of this year's budget increase than the navy or air force.
3. army (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.: Within a vast military, a very large tactical contingent (e.g. a number of divisions).
Example: The Fourth Army suffered such losses that its remainders were merged into the Second Army, also deployed on the Western front.
Structure of the word
Roots:- h₂er (Proto-Indo-European)
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