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Definition army in British English

army noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɑː(r)mi/
1

a large organization of soldiers who are trained to fight wars on land. Together with a country's navy and air force, the army makes up the armed forces

Example

After leaving school, he joined the army.

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Both of her sons are in the army.

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The British Army has been involved in peacekeeping operations.

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an army officer/colonel

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2

an organized group of people who are working together or helping someone

Example

Armies of rescue workers are sorting through the rubble.

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2.1

a large number of people doing the same thing or in the same situation

Example

She was surrounded by an army of adoring fans.

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the growing army of the unemployed

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Definition army in British English