Brigade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brigade is a noun meaning A group of people organized for a common purpose.
Meaning
A group of people organized for a common purpose.
More Meanings
- (military) A military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.
- (derogatory) A group of people who share views or a specific characteristic.
- (Internet slang) Coordinated online harassment, disruption or influencing, especially organized by an antagonistic website or community.
- To form or unite into a brigade; to group together.
- (Internet slang) To harass an individual or community online in a coordinated manner.
Example Sentences
a work brigade; a fire brigade
More sympathy for career criminals from the bleeding-heart brigade!
This is, however, a classic case where speech is brigaded with action.
I wouldn't even want to be seen dead with those nerds of the bowl-cut brigade.
Word Forms
- brigades
- brigading
- brigaded
Related Words
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