horde
Pronunciation: [hɔrd]
Word
Context: “group of people”
(noun) a large group of people or animals that moves together. It’s like when many kids come together to play at the park and they seem to swarm around the playground.
Example
A horde of excited fans cheered as the band took the stage.
Example
There was no horde of fans waiting outside the quiet little cafe.
Example
Did you see the horde of people at the concert last night?
Context: “historical”
(noun) a term often used to describe groups of nomadic people or tribes in history, like the Mongol hordes who traveled and conquered lands.
Example
The Mongol horde was known for its vast numbers and powerful warriors.
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The village was not destroyed by a horde; it remained untouched and safe.
Example
What made the horde during that historical period so formidable?
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