Kilo Lingo

/ˈɑːmi/

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Translation

A large group of soldiers who fight for their country on land.

Word origin

From Latin armata, meaning an armed force.

Origin
Latin
Root
armata
English cognates
arms, armour

Grammar

Gender
Pluralarmies

Examples

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To be in the army is to work as a soldier.

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An army is a big group of soldiers.

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"Armies" is the plural of "army".

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This word is part of lesson 15.