Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
battalion
Noun
/bəˈtæljən/
Definition
A large military unit capable of independent operations, typically consisting of several companies.
Examples
- The battalion was deployed to the front lines.
- Each battalion can operate on its own or as part of a larger brigade.
- The training exercises involved multiple battalions working together.
Meaning
A battalion is a group of soldiers organized to carry out specific missions within a larger military structure.
Synonyms
- regiment
- detachment
- force
- unit
