Horde: meaning, definitions and examples
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horde
[ hษหd ]
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
Examples of usage
- The horde of protesters flooded the streets, demanding justice.
- The barbarian horde swept through the village, leaving destruction in its wake.
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
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:
๐ต๐น horda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Horde
๐ฎ๐ฉ gerombolan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ horda
๐ฏ๐ต ็พคใ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท horde
๐ช๐ธ horda
๐น๐ท sรผrรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุดุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ horda
๐ธ๐ฐ horda
๐จ๐ณ ้จ่ฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ horda
๐ฎ๐ธ hรณpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพัาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ordu
๐ฒ๐ฝ horda
Word origin
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.