Meaning & use
battalion
A large military unit made up of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel.
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The battalion marched for three days before reaching the front line.
An entire battalion was deployed to help after the region's devastating flood.
A note on using this word
Battalion sits between a company and a regiment in size within most modern military structures.
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