army — A large organized force of soldiers trained to fight on land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large organized force of soldiers trained to fight on land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrmi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother said she could cook for an army, but ran away when she saw my appetite.
- The army of mosquitoes attacked us during our camping trip.
- He joined the army right after graduating from high school.
army
NOUN[/ˈɑːrmi/]
A large organized force of soldiers trained to fight on land
The army marches in perfect formation across the vast plain at dawn.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'armata' (armed, equipped), the feminine past participle of 'armare' (to arm). It passed through Old French 'armée' before entering English, originally denoting a group of armed people or a military force.
Breakdown
arm- (from Latin 'armare', to arm) + -ata (Latin feminine past participle suffix indicating equipped/armed state). The French form 'armée' retained this sense before being adopted into English.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother said she could cook for an army, but ran away when she saw my appetite.”
“The army of mosquitoes attacked us during our camping trip.”
“He joined the army right after graduating from high school.”
“An army of shoppers invaded the mall during the Black Friday sale.”
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