The army
Example: The army protects the country during war times.
Definition
"The army" refers to the organized military force of a nation, primarily responsible for land-based defense and combat operations. It protects the country during war times and supports national security through various strategic and tactical activities.
Etymology
The term "the army" comes from the Old French word 'armée,' meaning a group of armed men. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'armata,' meaning 'armed force.' Did you know that the word originally referred to any armed group, not just organized national forces?
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"The army" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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