army ant

• Eine Art von Ameisen, die große, aggressive Wanderkolonien bildet und in Schwärmen umherzieht; wird oft metaphorisch für eine große, organisierte und unaufhaltsame Gruppe von Menschen oder Dingen verwendet.

A type of ant known for forming large, aggressive colonies that move in swarms, often used metaphorically to describe a large, organized, and relentless group of people or things.

1. B2formal

   A type of ant known for forming large, aggressive colonies that move in swarms, preying on other insects and small animals.

   Wanderameise

   • Army ants can strip a large area of all insects in a matter of hours.
   • The swarm of army ants moved across the forest floor like a living carpet.
   • Scientists study army ants to understand collective behavior.

2. Figurative: a large, aggressive groupC1informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a large, organized, and relentless group of people or things.

   Ameisenarmee (übertr.)

   • The protesters moved through the city like an army ant, overwhelming the police.
   • The marketing team worked like army ants, coordinating their efforts perfectly.
   • The fans descended on the stadium like army ants, filling every seat.