Battalion
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /bəˈtæl.i.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Battalion is a noun meaning (military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
Meaning
(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
More Meanings
- (US, military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
- Any large body of troops.
- (by extension) A great number of things.
- To form into battalions.
Word Forms
- battalions
- battalioning
- battalioned
Synonyms for battalion
Depending on context, synonyms include heap, horde, load, mass, pile, swathe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pack, multitude, regiment, platoon, corps, squad.
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