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.

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Word Description / Examples
horde

Use when referring to a large, often unorganized group of people, especially one that can cause trouble or seems overwhelming. It has a negative connotation.

  • A horde of fans waited outside the concert hall
  • A horde of locusts destroyed the crops
mob

Used for a disorderly or violent group of people, often angry or intent on causing trouble. It has a strong negative connotation.

  • The mob broke into the store and started looting
  • An angry mob protested outside the court
crowd

Appropriate for a large number of people gathered together, typically close to each other, usually in a neutral or positive context.

  • A large crowd gathered to watch the parade
  • She pushed her way through the crowd to get a better view
mass

Best used to describe a large number of people or things grouped together as a single entity, often in a neutral or impersonal manner.

  • The mass of protestors filled the square
  • A mass of data was collected during the experiment
throng

Describes a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals, usually in a positive or neutral context.

  • A throng of tourists visited the historical site
  • People thronged the streets during the festival

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.

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Word Description / Examples
horde

Refers typically to a large group of people, often with a negative connotation, suggesting chaos or uncontrolled behavior.

  • A horde of fans rushed towards the celebrity.
  • The village was attacked by a horde of invaders.
swarm

Used mainly for a large group of insects, like bees or locusts, often implying overwhelming numbers and rapid movement.

  • A swarm of bees surrounded the flowering tree.
  • A swarm of locusts devoured the crops in minutes.
herd

Commonly used for a group of large animals like cattle or elephants, indicating they move together.

  • A herd of elephants was seen near the watering hole.
  • The cowboy managed to steer the herd to safer ground.
pack

Typically refers to a group of wild animals, especially canines like wolves, and can imply a sense of coordination.

  • A pack of wolves hunted together in the forest.
  • The dogs ran in a pack, chasing a rabbit.
flock

Usually used for a group of birds or sometimes sheep, often indicating movement together.

  • A flock of geese flew overhead.
  • The shepherd carefully guided his flock through the field.

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.