ARVN

[ ahr-vin ]

noun

1. a soldier in the army of South Vietnam.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ARVN¹

1965–70; A(rmy of the) R(epublic of ) V(iet) N(am)

Example Sentences

“For the last two or three years I have been ruefully remarking that A.N.S.F. is Afghan for ARVN,” said Mr. Bergreen, who worked on intelligence matters on Capitol Hill from 2003 to 2021.

From New York Times

It took two years for South Vietnam’s military, known by the American acronym ARVN, to collapse after the United States withdrew troops and financial support.

From New York Times

Primary responsibility for securing the Republic of Vietnam thereby fell to ARVN.

From Los Angeles Times

These Viet Cong prisoners are ready to be transported by the ARVN, 1964.

From Literature

By the time the battle ended, on Feb. 25, the U.S./ARVN side had prevailed, but the city lay in ruins.

From Washington Post