battalion.
An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
Meaning & usage
An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
Any large body of troops.
A great number of things.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French battaillon (modern French bataillon).
To form into battalions.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French battaillon (modern French bataillon).
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