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Professional Army

/prəˈfɛʃənl ˈɑrmi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A military force composed of professional soldiers who are trained and employed full-time.

    "The country relies on a professional army to maintain its national security."
  2. 2

    An army that is not made up of conscripts but rather of individuals who have chosen military service as a career.

    "Many nations have transitioned to a professional army model to enhance military effectiveness."

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The term 'professional army' emerged in the late 19th century, combining 'professional' from the Latin 'professio', meaning a public declaration of one's skills, and 'army' from the Latin 'armata', referring to a group of armed forces. It signifies a military force composed of trained soldiers who serve as a career rather than conscripts.

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