battalion

UK
/bəˈtæl.jən/
US
/bəˈtæl.jən/

Translations

battalionnoun
battalions
pl
UK
/bəˈtæl.jən/
US
/bəˈtæl.jən/
The battalion was deployed to the front lines.
Батальон был отправлен на передовую.
battalionadjective
UK
/bəˈtæl.jən/
US
/bəˈtæl.jən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a battalion (e.g., "battalion commander").

Definitions

battalionnoun
A large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel.
The battalion was deployed to the front lines to support the ongoing military operations.
A large, organized group of people pursuing a common aim or sharing a major undertaking.
A battalion of volunteers gathered to help with the disaster relief efforts.
battalionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a battalion.
He attended battalion-level training before deployment.