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Definition of Battalion
1. Noun. An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies.
Group relationships: Regiment
Member holonyms: Company
Specialized synonyms: United States Army Rangers
2. Noun. A large indefinite number. "A plurality of religions"
Generic synonyms: Large Indefinite Amount, Large Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Multitudinous
Definition of Battalion
1. n. A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array.
2. v. t. To form into battalions.
3. n. An infantry command of two or more companies, which is the tactical unit of the infantry, or the smallest command which is self- supporting upon the battlefield, and also the unit in which the strength of the infantry of an army is expressed.
Definition of Battalion
1. Noun. (military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment. ¹
2. Noun. (US military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade. ¹
3. Noun. Any large body of troops. ¹
4. Noun. (context: by extension) A great number of things. ¹
5. Verb. To form into battalions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Battalion
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battalion
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