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armies

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɑɹmiz// UK //ˈɑːmɪz// armies

n. large groups of soldiers who are trained to fight on land during a war. You can also use this word to describe any very large group of people or things moving together.

n. large, organized bodies of armed personnel trained for land warfare. In a figurative sense, it refers to any vast, disciplined group of people or things acting in concert.


SIMPLE

The two armies met on the field at dawn.

CONTEXTUAL

Historical records show that ancient armies often relied on local farmers for food during long winter campaigns.

COMPLEX

The general realized that modern armies require sophisticated logistics and communication networks just as much as they need brave soldiers on the front lines.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'army'. When used as a collective noun in the singular, it can take a singular or plural verb depending on regional dialect (British vs. American English).

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