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battalion - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'battalion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Battalion [ n.]
- A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array.
- A regiment, or two or more companies of a regiment, esp. when assembled for drill or battle.
2 . Battalion [ v. t.]
- To form into battalions.

Meaning of 'battalion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . battalion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a large indefinite number
Example in sentence:
  • a battalion of ants;
  • a multitude of TV antennas;
  • a plurality of religions;
  • he faced a myriad of details