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Battalion

/bəˈtæl.i.ən/ · noun

Meaning

(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
  2. (US, military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
  3. Any large body of troops.
  4. (by extension) A great number of things.
  5. To form into battalions.

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Synonyms for battalion

heaphordeloadmasspileswathemultitudepacklarge number

Antonyms for battalion

Related Words

packmultitudelarge numberregimentplatooncorpssquadregimentallegionphalangecavalrybrigadebusinesscampoperatedoperatordivisionoperationoperatefta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does battalion mean?

Battalion means (military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment..

What is a synonym for battalion?

Common synonyms include heap, horde, load, mass.

What is the opposite of battalion?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use battalion in a sentence?

Use battalion where its definition matches the intended context.

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