armies

[ˈɑːrmiːz]

armies Definition

a large organized group of soldiers trained for fighting on land, especially in a war.

Using armies: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "armies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two armies clashed in a fierce battle.

  • Example

    The country has a strong army to defend its borders.

  • Example

    He joined the army when he was 18 years old.

armies Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for armies

Phrases with armies

  • an army of one

    a single person who is able to accomplish a task that would normally require a team or a group of people

    Example

    She tackled the project alone, proving that she was an army of one.

  • to enlist in the military and become a soldier

    Example

    He decided to join the army after finishing high school.

  • an army marches on its stomach

    a military force needs to be well-fed in order to be effective

    Example

    The general knew that an army marches on its stomach, so he made sure his troops were well-fed.

Origins of armies

from Latin 'arma', meaning 'arms or weapons'

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Summary: armies in Brief

An 'army' [ˈɑːrmiːz] is a large organized group of soldiers trained for fighting on land, especially in a war. Examples of usage include 'The two armies clashed in a fierce battle,' and 'He joined the army when he was 18 years old.' Phrases like 'an army of one' and 'an army marches on its stomach' use 'army' to denote a single person's ability to accomplish a task or the importance of being well-fed, respectively.