Armada: meaning, definitions and examples

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armada

[ ɑːˈmɑːdə ]

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naval

A large fleet of warships.

Synonyms

fleet, flotilla, navy

Examples of usage

The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English fleet in 1588.
The armada sailed into the harbor, ready for battle.

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general

A large group or force of vehicles, people, or things.

Synonyms

fleet, horde, multitude

Examples of usage

An armada of trucks filled the highway during rush hour.
The protesters formed an armada of signs and banners.

Translations

Translations of the word "armada" in other languages:

🇵🇹 armada

🇮🇳 नौसेना बेड़ा

🇩🇪 Flotte

🇮🇩 armada

🇺🇦 флот

🇵🇱 armada

🇯🇵 艦隊 (かんたい)

🇫🇷 armada

🇪🇸 armada

🇹🇷 donanma

🇰🇷 함대 (hamdae)

🇸🇦 أسطول (أساطيل)

🇨🇿 flotila

🇸🇰 flotila

🇨🇳 舰队 (jiànduì)

🇸🇮 flota

🇮🇸 floti

🇰🇿 флот

🇬🇪 ფლოტი

🇦🇿 donanma

🇲🇽 armada

Word origin

The word 'armada' originated from the Spanish word 'armada', meaning 'armed'. It gained popularity during the naval battles of the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly with the famous defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English fleet in 1588. Since then, 'armada' has been used to describe large fleets or groups of vehicles, people, or things.