transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈär-mē ]
noun
( plural armies )
Etymology: Middle English armee, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin armata — more at armada
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war especially on land
b. : a unit capable of independent action and consisting usually of a headquarters, two or more corps, and auxiliary troops
c. often capitalized : the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare
2. : a great multitude
an army of birds
3. : a body of persons organized to advance a cause