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Horde: meaning, definitions and examples

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horde

 

[ hษ”หd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group of people

A horde is a large group of people, typically with a negative connotation implying disorder or chaos. Hordes are often associated with invading armies or unruly mobs.

Synonyms

crowd, mass, mob, throng

Examples of usage

  • The horde of protesters flooded the streets, demanding justice.
  • The barbarian horde swept through the village, leaving destruction in its wake.
Context #2 | Noun

group of animals

In the context of animals, a horde refers to a large group or swarm. This term is often used to describe herds of animals such as buffalo, wildebeest, or locusts.

Synonyms

flock, herd, pack, swarm

Examples of usage

  • The horde of wildebeest migrated across the savanna in search of water.
  • The locust horde descended upon the crops, devouring everything in their path.

Translations

Translations of the word "horde" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น horda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Horde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerombolan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ horda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พคใ‚Œ (ใ‚€ใ‚Œ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท horde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ horda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุดุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ horda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ƒจ่ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ horda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพั€า“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ordu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ horda

Etymology

The word 'horde' originated from the Turkish word 'ordu', meaning 'camp' or 'army'. It entered the English language in the 16th century through French and Italian sources, originally referring to a large military force. Over time, the term broadened its meaning to encompass any large group of people or animals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,707, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.