ar|my

ar|my «AHR mee», noun, plural -mies.

1. a large, organized group of soldiers trained and armed to fight wars, especially on land: »

American armies have fought in many countries.

SYNONYM(S): troops.

2. Often, Army. all the military forces of a nation, except the naval forces and, sometimes, also the air forces.

3. = field army. (Cf. ↑field army)

4. any group of people organized for a purpose: »

The Salvation Army helps the poor.

5. Figurative. a very large number; multitude: »

an army of ants.

SYNONYM(S): throng, host.

╂[< Old French armee < Vulgar Latin armāta armed force < Latin armāre to arm. See etym. of doublet armada. (Cf. ↑armada)]