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The word "army" is related to "arm" in the sense of a weapon. In Latin, "armata" means an armed group. It appeared in French as "armée" and then in English as "army" in the 14th century. The specific meaning of a land military force (as opposed to navy) is from the 18th century.

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Army ants were named Army Ants by scientists because they are regimented (disciplined) and move, attack, and destroy (kill and consume) as an Army.

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They were originally a unit that did landings and other marine-based attacks.

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