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DictionaryforceOrganized group
noun

force

An organized body of people working toward a shared purpose.

A small rescue force searches the flooded neighborhood.

Etymology
forceOld Frenchstrength

The older word meant strength. An organized body is called a force because its members provide coordinated strength for a shared task.

More examples

  • She joined the police force after college.
  • The task force submitted its report.
  • Several opposing forces entered the negotiations.

Forms

force · forces

Similar words

unit
Often a smaller organized group with a particular assignment.
corps
Usually an organized military or specialist body.