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battalion

Pronunciation: /bəˈtæl.i.ən/

The English word “battalion” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
  2. an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
  3. Any large body of troops.
  4. A great number of things.

verb

  1. To form into battalions.

Etymology

From Middle French battaillon (modern French bataillon).

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