army · noun /ˈɑr.mi/
the army
B1 a particular country's fighting force
Dictionary examples:
When did you join the army?
He has decided on a career in the army.
The army was called out to enforce the curfew.
Learner example:
I work in the army and I need to know how and what I should do if I am in [a] war. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Arabic)
army
C2 a group of people organized to do the same job
Dictionary example:
an army of cleaners/helpers
Learner example:
There, you are surrounded by an army of waiters: one for the home-baked bread, one for the water, one for the wine, one for the food. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)
