armies Definition

army
noun armies

1. A large number of people armed and organized for fighting on land.

Thesaurus: armed force, troops, soldiers, militia, land forces.
2. The military profession.
3. A large number.

Example: an army of Rangers supporters
Thesaurus: gang, mob, swarm, pack, throng, horde, array, multitude.
4. A group of people organized for a particular cause.

Example: Salvation Army

Etymology: 14c: from French armee, from Latin armare to arm.