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ground forces

Definitions of ground forces
  1. noun
    a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
    synonyms: army, regular army
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    types:
    host, legion
    archaic terms for army
    standing army
    a permanent army of paid soldiers
    Union Army
    the northern army during the American Civil War
    Army of the Confederacy, Confederate Army
    the southern army during the American Civil War
    Continental Army
    the American army during the American Revolution
    Roman Legion
    a division of from 3000 to 6000 men (including cavalry) in the Roman army
    Sabaoth
    (plural) hosts or armies; used in the book of Romans in the New Testament
    type of:
    armed service, military service, service
    a force that is a branch of the armed forces
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