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Meaning of horde
A large group of people or animals, especially one that is disorderly or aggressive.
Etymology of horde
The word "horde" originates from the Turkish and Mongolian word "ordu", meaning "army" or "camp", which was later adopted into Russian as "orda" and then into various European languages, including English, where it has been used since the 16th century to describe a large group of people or animals, especially one that is nomadic or aggressive.
Synonyms
army
crowd
mob
multitude
throng
swarm
herd
flock
pack
gang
troop
battalion
regiment
brigade
division
legion
corps
crowd
multitude
assemblage
gathering
congregation
assembly
host
multitude
legion
cohort
phalanx
squadron
company
platoon
detachment
contingent
battalion
regiment
legion
corps
army
force
legion
troop
battalion
company
crowd
multitude
horde
throng
assemblage
gathering
host
multitude
swarm
herd
flock
pack
gang
mob
Definitions
- A large group of people, especially one that is disorderly or aggressive
- A large group of animals, especially one that is moving or grazing together
Usage Examples
- The nomadic horde swept across the plains, leaving destruction in their wake.
- A horde of fans waited outside the stadium, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite band.
- The horde of insects descended upon the picnic, sending everyone running for cover.