army

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

• The army marched towards the city.
• Two armies met on the plain.
• The general commanded an army of twenty thousand soldiers.

Similar words: land force

Common phrases: enemy army, army commander, army troops, join the army

A country's military forces considered together.

• The army defended the country.
• The government spent more money on the army.
• An army needs trained people and reliable equipment.

Similar words: military, armed forces

Common phrases: national army, join the army, army service

A large group of people working towards the same purpose.

• An army of volunteers cleaned the beach.
• She has a small army of helpers.
• An army of workers prepared the stadium for the final.

How to use it: an army of people (An army of gardeners maintains these parks.)

Similar words: crowd, team

Common phrases: army of volunteers, army of workers, small army