standing army meaning

UK /ˈstændɪŋ ˈɑːmi/ US /ˈstændɪŋ ˈɑrmi/ 4 syllables

standing army (noun): a permanent army of paid soldiers.

Definition of standing army

  1. a permanent army of paid soldiers

    Type of: army

How to pronounce standing army

standing army is pronounced /ˈstændɪŋ ˈɑːmi/ in British English and /ˈstændɪŋ ˈɑrmi/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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