army group: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Technical (Military)
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What does “army group” mean?
A large military formation consisting of multiple corps or divisions, typically commanded by a general.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A large military formation consisting of multiple corps or divisions, typically commanded by a general.
A large, organized body of people working together for a common purpose, often in a structured, hierarchical manner.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. Both use the term identically for military formations. In historical contexts, specific group names (e.g., '21st Army Group' in WWII) are shared.
Connotations
Identical connotations of large-scale, organized military force.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in general language, confined to military history, strategy, and related technical discussions.
Grammar
How to Use “army group” in a Sentence
[General/Commander] + commanded + [the] + [21st/Allied] + army group.The + [Allied/Soviet] + army group + advanced + [into/through] + [region].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “army group” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The allies sought to army-group their forces for the final push.
- They will army-group the divisions under a single commander.
American English
- The generals decided to army-group the units for logistical efficiency.
- We need to army-group our resources to meet the threat.
adverb
British English
- The units operated army-group, rather than independently.
- They were organised army-group for the campaign.
American English
- The forces were deployed army-group across the front.
- They fought army-group, with unified logistics.
adjective
British English
- The army-group commander issued new orders.
- They studied army-group tactics from the war.
American English
- He held an army-group level command.
- The exercise tested army-group coordination.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Metaphorically used to describe a large, coordinated team from multiple departments tackling a major project.
Academic
Used in historical, political science, and military studies texts to describe specific large-scale military formations.
Everyday
Rare. Might be used metaphorically to describe a very large, organized group of people (e.g., cleaners, protesters).
Technical
Precise military term for a specific echelon of command, comprising several field armies or corps.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “army group”
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “army group”
- Using 'army group' to refer to a small squad or platoon (scale error).
- Writing it as a single word 'armygroup'.
- Confusing it with 'army corps', which is a smaller component.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a two-word compound noun, similar to 'police force' or 'fire station'.
Yes, but it is almost always a metaphor, implying a very large, highly organized, and often hierarchical group of people working together, e.g., 'An army group of software engineers debugged the system.'
An army group is a larger formation. Typically, an army group contains two or more field armies. An army is a component of an army group.
No, it is a low-frequency, specialized term. You will encounter it primarily in historical, military, and strategic contexts, not in everyday conversation.
A large military formation consisting of multiple corps or divisions, typically commanded by a general.
Army group is usually formal, technical (military) in register.
Army group: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɑːmi ɡruːp/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɑːrmi ɡruːp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “An army group of volunteers descended on the disaster zone.”
- “He managed the project like a general commanding an army group.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a GROUP of ARMIES working together under one command. It's an ARMY of armies.
Conceptual Metaphor
ORGANIZATION IS AN ARMY; LARGE SCALE IS MILITARY HIERARCHY.
Practice
Quiz
What is the most accurate description of an 'army group'?