standing army in English

egular army, permanent army

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1. To protect himself from further rebellions, James sought safety by enlarging his standing army.

2. Trump has Besmeared the disabled, fallen soldiers, the standing army, veterans and even those now serving overseas

3. However, because of continuing conflict with Native Americans, it was soon realized that it was necessary to field a trained standing army.

4. King of Sweden (1523-15 who established Lutheranism as the state religion, proposed the hereditary succession of the throne, and established a standing army and navy.