Do you know the meaning of the word “horde” in English? Have you ever made a sentcence with the word “horde”? Have you ever use it in your speech or writing?
The word “horde” comes from the Turkish word “ordu“, meaning “army” or “camp.” It entered English via Polish (horda) and French, originally referring to the large mobile armies of Central Asian and Turkic peoples, such as the Tatars and Mongols. Over time, the term evolved in English to describe any large group, often in a disorganized or overwhelming way—though it can also be used neutrally or playfully in modern contexts.
Here are some examples.
- A horde of enthusiastic fans gathered to celebrate the team’s victory.
- We were greeted by a horde of smiling children eager to help with the community garden.
- The bakery was surrounded by a horde of happy customers excited to try the new pastries.
- Every summer, a horde of volunteers comes together to clean up the beaches.
- A horde of curious tourists filled the square, all marveling at the festival decorations.
- At dusk, a horde of hikers set off up the mountain, united by their love of adventure.
- The horde of participants in the charity run created an inspiring sea of hope and determination.
- A horde of bright-eyed students rushed into the library on the first day of school.
- With a horde of well-wishers cheering, she stepped onto the stage to accept her award.
- They welcomed a horde of guests to our housewarming party, each bringing laughter and warmth.
As for the Turkish equivalent of the word, we can give the following words as its various meanings.
- Ordu – army (neutral and verbatim)
- Kalabalık – crowd (neutral or positive)
- Topluluk – community / gathering
- Grup – group
- Kafile – caravan / group traveling together (often positive)
- Gurup – group of people, though less common than grup
- Ahali – folk / people (more old-fashioned or regional)
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