Army vs. Commando

Armynoun

A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.

Armynoun

Used absolutely for that entire branch of the armed forces.

Armynoun

(often capitalized) Within a vast military, a very large tactical contingent (e.g. a number of divisions).

Armynoun

The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.

Armynoun

(figuratively) A large group of people working toward the same purpose.

Armynoun

(figuratively) A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.

Armynoun

(figuratively) Any multitude.

Armynoun

A collection or body of men armed for war, esp. one organized in companies, battalions, regiments, brigades, and divisions, under proper officers.

Armynoun

A body of persons organized for the advancement of a cause; as, the Blue Ribbon Army.

Armynoun

A great number; a vast multitude; a host.

Armynoun

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

Armynoun

a large number of people united for some specific purpose

Army

An army (from Latin arma via Old French armée, [feminine]), ground force or land force is a fighting force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or state.

Commandonoun

A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.

Commandonoun

A commando trooper

Commandonoun

(historical) An organized force of Boer troops in South Africa; a raid by such troops

Commandonoun

In South Africa, a military body or command; also, sometimes, an expedition or raid; as, a commando of a hundred Boers.

Commandonoun

a usually small military unit trained to perform special missions, often behind enemy lines, and usually employing hit-and-run tactics. Such units often have the destruction of fixed targets, such as enemy installations, as their mission, in contrast to normal combat units which engage the enemy army directly.

Commandonoun

a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids

Commandonoun

an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory

Commando

A commando (etymologically derives from Latin commendare, to recommend) is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force using dedicated operation techniques. Originally was a type of combat unit, as opposed to an individual in that unit.