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the Territorial Army

noun

: a part of the military forces of Britain that is made up of people who are not professional soldiers but are given military training for a period of time each year

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“The Territorial Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Territorial%20Army. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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