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army

noun

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Meaning

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A large organized group of soldiers trained to fight on land.

Example Sentence

The army marched for days to reach the battlefield, preparing for a major conflict.

Usage Note

Used to describe a nation's organized land fighting force. Metaphorically, it can refer to any large group or collection, like "an army of ants" or "an army of volunteers."