Battalion: meaning, definitions and examples

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battalion

 

[ bษ™หˆtรฆljษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

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

Synonyms

brigade, regiment, unit.

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battalion

A battalion is often used to describe a large group of soldiers that is part of a larger army division. Typically, it consists of several hundred soldiers and is often commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

  • The battalion was deployed to the front lines to support the infantry.
  • Each battalion has its own set of specialized tasks.
unit

A unit is a general term that can refer to any size or type of military group, from small teams to larger formations. It is often used in a broad sense to describe a cohesive group of soldiers.

  • The unit moved swiftly through the dense forest.
  • A highly trained special operations unit was sent to complete the mission.
regiment

A regiment is an older military organizational unit that is similar in size to a brigade. It is traditionally associated with a specific type of unit such as infantry or cavalry and has historical significance.

  • The regiment celebrated its 100th anniversary with a parade.
  • He served as a captain in the 1st Infantry Regiment.
brigade

A brigade is larger than a battalion but smaller than a division. It usually contains several battalions and is commanded by a brigadier general or a colonel. Brigades are often used in strategic operations.

  • The brigade was instrumental in securing the region during the conflict.
  • After months of training, the brigade was ready for its mission.

Examples of usage

  • The battalion was ordered to advance towards the enemy positions.
  • The battalion conducted a training exercise in the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "battalion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batalhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคŸเคพเคฒเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bataillon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batalion

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‚ะฐะปัŒะนะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ batalion

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง้šŠ (ใ ใ„ใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bataillon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ batallรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tabur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋Œ€ (daedae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชูŠุจุฉ (katฤซba)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prapor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bataliรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅ (yรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bataljon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herdeild

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะฐะปัŒะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (batalioni)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tabor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ batallรณn

Etymology

The word 'battalion' originated from the Italian word 'battaglione' in the mid-16th century, which derived from 'battaglia' meaning 'battle'. It was first used in English to refer to a body of soldiers in the late 17th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,433 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.