army
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/ˈɑː.miː/
English
Definitions
noun
- A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.“The army was sent in to quell the uprising.”
- The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.“The army opposed the legislature's involvement.”
- A large group of people working toward the same purpose.“It took an army of accountants to uncover the fraud.”
- A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.“Our house is being attacked by an army of ants.”
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