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army

[/ˈɑːrmi/]
nounfemininepl: armies
exército
1. A large organized group of armed personnel trained for war or defense
The army deployed troops to the border.
O exército implantou tropas na fronteira.
2. A great number or multitude of people or things
An army of volunteers helped with the cleanup.
Um exército de voluntários ajudou na limpeza.
3. The branch of the armed forces that operates on land
She joined the army after high school.
Ela se alistou no exército após o ensino médio.
NYC Slang
crew (informal: a large group of people working together)
Synonyms
militarytroopsforcesmilitia
Antonyms
civilianspeace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exército
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
exército
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
Exército Brasileiro
Formal reference to Brazilian Armed Forces

Related Idioms & Phrases

army of one (acting independently without support)
join the army (enlist in military service)
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