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AHM-ee/ˈɑːmi/

An army is a country’s land fighting force: join the army, the British Army. Navy is sea; air force is air. An army of helpers is a metaphor for a large group. Arm is the body part — shorter word.

Meaning

A large group of soldiers who fight for a country.

Examples

• “Her brother joined the army last year.”
• “He left school and joined the army.”
• “The army helped after the flood.”

Good to know

the army (land force). Contrast: navy / air force. Mix-up: arm.

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