Armada

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Armada, used in English, is a word of Spanish origin similar to navy or fleet, but is slightly archaic and romanticised, and carries implications of links to historical Spanish naval traditions. This is the same meaning as in Spanish, but in English, unlike in Spanish, it refers particularly to the Great Armada of 1588.

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In etymological origin, armada is a Spanish word meaning "armed" in the feminine form. It is used in many Spanish-speaking nations as the title of the national naval force (other Spanish-speaking countries use marina [English: navy] or marina de guerra [English: war navy]). Mexico uses the variation Marina Armada (Armed Navy) for the Mexican Navy. The word has evolved to mean a military navy or fleet in its English language use.

In Spanish the word armada also appears in other military contexts, such as fuerzas armadas (English: armed forces). El Salvador uses the term Fuerza Armada de El Salvador, in English Armed Force of El Salvador.

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  • The Spanish Armada or Great Armada, an unsuccessful attempted invasion of England by Spain in 1588.
  • The English Armada or Counter Armada, an unsuccessful English naval campaign in 1589 following the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
  • The Armada of 1779 or Other Armada, an unsuccessful attempted invasion of England by France and Spain in 1779.
  • HMS Armada, name of two ships in the British Royal Navy.

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[edit] Armed Forces

Fuerza Armada de El Salvador : Armed Force of El Salvador. armada - a large legion of armed personnel control by a party or by a government. EX. A.S.U.S. (the Armed Services of United States)

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