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ARVN

American  
[ahr-vin] / ˈɑr vɪn /

noun

  1. a soldier in the army of South Vietnam.


Etymology

Origin of ARVN

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

Example Sentences

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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 • Aug. 17, 2021

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2019

"Cambodia has been a bonanza for ARVN," says Major General Hal D. McCowan, top U.S. adviser in the Delta region.

From Time Magazine Archive

I think there is virtually no possibility of the U.S. introducing new troops into the battle zone, no matter how dark the military picture becomes for ARVN.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge