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battalion

/ˈbætəlɪən/ noun · British & US
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What does battalion mean?

noun

A military unit consisting of two or more companies, typically 300 to 1,000 soldiers. A large group of people working together towards a common goal.

Example

"The battalion was deployed to the front lines to support the infantry."

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