ˈärmē, ˈȧm-, -mi noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English armee, from Middle French armée, from Medieval Latin armata army, fleet — more at armada
1.
a. : a large organized body of men armed and trained for war and destined chiefly for land service
b. : a unit organized to be capable of independent action and consisting conventionally of a headquarters, two or more corps, and auxiliary troops
c. often capitalized : the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare
the army of the U.S.
2. : a great number : vast multitude : array
an army of skilled technicians would be necessary
3. : a body of persons organized for the advancement of a cause
an army of dedicated doctors
the Salvation Army