🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

bande de guerre

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bɑ̃d də ɡɛʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Warband/ˈwɔːr.bænd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La bande de guerre a attaqué au lever du soleil."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A group of warriors or soldiers who fight together, often in a tribal or feudal context.

    "The warband marched into battle, united by their shared cause."
  2. 2

    A faction or group within a larger military organization, often characterized by loyalty and camaraderie.

    "The warband was known for its fierce loyalty to their leader."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'warband' is derived from the Old English word 'wer,' meaning man, and 'band,' which refers to a group or company. Historically, it has been used to describe a group of warriors or soldiers who band together for military purposes, particularly in a tribal or feudal context.

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