army list: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal (military context); Specialised/Technical (gaming context)
Quick answer
What does “army list” mean?
An official register or published document containing the names, ranks, and appointments of officers serving in a national army.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An official register or published document containing the names, ranks, and appointments of officers serving in a national army.
In wargaming and tabletop gaming, a predetermined selection of units, models, and their equipment that a player will field in a specific game or tournament, often adhering to points limits and faction rules.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in the core military meaning. In gaming, 'army list' is the standard term in both varieties, though 'roster' is a common synonym, especially in American gaming circles.
Connotations
In the UK, the historical military term may carry stronger associations with regimental tradition and the published Army Lists. The gaming connotation is neutral and technical.
Frequency
The military term is low-frequency in general discourse. The gaming term has high frequency within the specific hobby community worldwide.
Grammar
How to Use “army list” in a Sentence
to be on the army listto compile an army listto check against the army listto design an army list for [game system]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “army list” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He was army-listed as a captain in the 15th Hussars.
- Newly commissioned officers are army-listed each quarter.
American English
- He was army-listed as a captain in the 7th Cavalry.
- Newly commissioned officers are army-listed each quarter.
adverb
British English
- [No standard adverbial form]
American English
- [No standard adverbial form]
adjective
British English
- The army-list data was crucial for the historian's research.
- He consulted an army-list publication from 1899.
American English
- The army-list data was crucial for the historian's research.
- He consulted an army-list publication from 1863.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in historical or military studies referring to official documents.
Everyday
Rare, except when discussing historical research or specific hobbies.
Technical
Core term in historical military administration and in tabletop wargaming rulesets.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “army list”
Strong
Neutral
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “army list”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “army list”
- Using 'army list' to refer to a simple shopping list for military supplies (incorrect). Confusing it with 'military roster', which can include all personnel, not just officers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a compound noun written as two separate words.
Yes, but rarely. 'To army-list' someone means to include their name in the official army list. This usage is almost exclusively historical/administrative.
They are largely synonymous in gaming. 'Army list' is the traditional term in rulebooks, while 'roster' is a common informal alternative. Some games use 'roster' to mean a player's total collection and 'army list' for a specific selection from it.
Often not. It is a specialised term within the hobby. General dictionaries typically only list the historical military meaning.
An official register or published document containing the names, ranks, and appointments of officers serving in a national army.
Army list is usually formal (military context); specialised/technical (gaming context) in register.
Army list: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɑː.mi ˌlɪst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɑːr.mi ˌlɪst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms for this compound noun]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a general making a LIST of everyone in his ARMY.
Conceptual Metaphor
ORGANISATION IS A LIST; A MILITARY FORCE IS A DOCUMENT.
Practice
Quiz
In a historical context, what is an 'army list' primarily?