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Meaning of the word battalion in English

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battalion

US /bəˈtæl.i.ən/
UK /bəˈtæl.i.ən/
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Noun

1.

a large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

Example:
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The first battalion was ordered to advance.
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He served in a marine battalion during the war.
Synonym:
regimentunitforcesquadroncompany
2.

a large group of people or things.

Example:
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A whole battalion of reporters descended on the scene.
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She faced a battalion of challenges in her new role.
Synonym:
multitudehordethrongcrowdmass
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