Phrases with «standing army»

A "standing army" refers to a permanent military force maintained by a country during peacetime. It typically consists of professional soldiers who are ready to fight whenever needed, unlike an army that is raised and disbanded during times of war or conflict. Full definition

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Sentences with «standing army»

There are advantages to having a communal standing army in case enemies appear when many of the men are away finding grass for the cattle. (discovermagazine.com)
On the other side stands the army of Waiqar the Undying, a dark horde made of skeletal warriors and horrific carrior lancers. (wolfsgamingblog.com)
Not exactly an answer to the quesiton but: Keep in mind that the number 370k was negotiated during the cold war time when large standing armies were the norm and that in todays terms that number is actually quite large and there is little reason to go beyond it. (politics.stackexchange.com)
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Phrases with «standing army»

Sentences with «standing army»

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