the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.

(in large military land forces) a unit consisting typically of two or more corps and a headquarters.

a large body of persons trained and armed for war.

any body of persons organized for any purpose

an army of census takers.

a very large number or group of something; a great multitude; a host

the army of the unemployed.

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