armynounmasculine/ɛˈzɛʁsɨtu/mediumex·ér·ci·toPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA large organized body of armed personnel trained for war.The army defended the nation.He serves in the army.synmilitarytroopsEtymologyDo latim 'exercitus'Related wordsexércitoexercitarexercício